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Burnham speaks after Makerfield victory – watch live

Andy Burnham holds victory rally after Makerfield by-election win - follow live

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Defiant Starmer says he 'will stand' in Labour leadership battle after Burnham Makerfield win

Starmer says he will stand in any leadership contest after Burnham wins by-election - follow live

EU battle for cash

Leaders kick off heated talks on €2 trillion long-term budget

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Next season's Premier League fixtures in full - see who your team plays when

Man arrested after toddler ended up in crocodile enclosure 'not fit for interview' and released

Hormuz traffic appears to be at a near halt again, just a day after a burst of oil flows through the waterway

Israeli strikes 'kill at least 18' in Lebanon as Switzerland talks called off - is US-Iran deal in trouble already?

'King of the North'

Popular U.K. Labour figure Andy Burnham sets up a showdown with Prime Minister Keir Starmer with special election win.

Analysis

Burnham’s Makerfield triumph doesn’t mean he can fix Britain

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'Andy Burnham's win means he can argue he can beat Reform and Farage anywhere'

The US and Iran postpone the start of their talks over a permanent peace deal, while Israel struck Lebanon overnight

The Boston beer party: Watch Tartan Army's preparations for Morocco World Cup clash