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Explained: Could Greater Manchester's mayor challenge Starmer for the top job?

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 25 Sept 2025, 8:10pm
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Photo / Getty Images
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Photo / Getty Images

Explained: Could Greater Manchester's mayor challenge Starmer for the top job?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 25 Sept 2025, 8:10pm

There's rumours in the UK a new competitor could challenging Keir Starmer to become the Prime Minister.

Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, says Labour MPs are urging him to take over Starmer's role.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says Burnham has claimed the Labour Party needs a plan - but it's difficult to roll a leader.

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