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Burnham challenges Starmer as UK health secretary resigns
Politics

Burnham challenges Starmer as UK health secretary resigns

Andy Burnham has announced he will contest a parliamentary by-election to return to Westminster, setting up a direct challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has also resigned, saying he has lost confidence in Starmer — a significant blow coming from one of Labour's most prominent figures.

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