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king north burnham takes first step challenge uks starmer

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- Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, is emerging as a contender to challenge UK PM Keir Starmer.
- Labour MP Josh Simons resigned, potentially opening a seat for Burnham.
- Starmer has expressed commitment to fend off leadership challenges.
- Potential contenders include Wes Streeting and Angela Rayner.
- Burnham's experience and outsider status are seen as assets.
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