Summary
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham won a by-election, clearing his path to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership.
Burnham’s decisive victory over the right-wing Reform UK party gives him momentum as Starmer’s popularity has declined after two years in power.
The charismatic mayor built his reputation on “Manchesterism,” while navigating Labour’s fractious political landscape.
AI-generated summary was reviewed by a CNN editor.
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