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Vote counting begins in high-stakes UK by-election

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English June 18, 2026 at 11:32 PM

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Ballots are being counted in the UK’s closely watched Makerfield by-election. If Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham wins, he’s tipped to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer as Labour leader and PM.

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