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Andy Burnham Starmer Labour Leadership Streeting Rayner B

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- Andy Burnham withdrew from a scheduled keynote speech at the Festival of Childhood in Manchester.
- Local elections across the UK, including Scottish and Welsh parliamentary contests, are seen as a public opinion gauge ahead of the 2024 general election.
- Reports suggest MPs are considering a move against Sir Keir Starmer, with Burnham, Wes Streeting, and Angela Rayner as potential challengers.
- Burnham is reportedly preparing a progressive policy platform and has identified seats for potential by-elections to facilitate his return to Westminster.
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