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Labour politicians jockey for possible challenge to UK's Starmer

May 14, 2026
British ​Labour lawmaker Josh Simons on Thursday said he would resign from his seat in parliament in a move ​designed ‌to give Greater Manchester Mayor Andy ⁠Burnham a chance to return to parliament and challenge Prime Minister ‌Keir Starmer. FRANCE 24's Béédicte Paviot reports from 10 Downing Street.
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