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The IndependentTuesday, 19 May 2026
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No10 accused of plot to derail Burnham by-election hopes
Insiders fear Downing Street will offer lukewarm support in Makerfield campaign but Starmer insists he’ll back any candidate – as IMF warns that any Labour leader must stick to fiscal rules to avoid market chaos
The paper highlights alleged internal tensions within the Labour Party, focusing on claims that the central leadership might passively undermine a prominent regional mayor's return to parliament.
Andy Burnham, the current Mayor of Greater Manchester, is reportedly seeking a return to Westminster via the Makerfield by-election, sparking speculation about internal Labour dynamics and future leadership maneuvering.
“plot to derail”
“Highlighting Labour internal tensions”
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