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The Guardian and Guardian Politics are covering the story of Andy Burnham's victory in Makerfield and its implications for Keir Starmer's leadership in a similar manner, with both sources reporting that pressure is growing on Starmer to step aside for Burnham. The tone of the coverage is also broadly consistent, with both sources presenting the situation as a challenge to Starmer's position. The emphasis is on the size of Burnham's victory and its potential to trigger a swift transition of power, with allies of Burnham hoping for his installation as prime minister within days.

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Pressure grows on Starmer to step aside for Burnham – UK politics live

Ministers say PM faces being forced out by party if he does not act, with one calling his departure inevitable Cabinet loyalists tell Starmer he has the weekend to set out timetable for exit ‘Within 10 mins, he’d nicked it’: illustrator on his ubiquitous image of Burnham Andy Burnham’s victory in Makerfield sets up a battle for Downing Street. Allies of the outgoing Greater Manchester mayor want him to be installe…

20 Jun, 08:09

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‘Astonishing’ win for Andy Burnham puts pressure on Starmer to step aside

Size of Makerfield victory has many allies hoping outgoing Greater Manchester mayor will be installed in No 10 within days UK politics – live updates How quickly could Burnham become PM? Speaking hours before polls closed in Makerfield, a Downing Street source acknowledged a rare moment of doubt about the prime minister’s future. “Keir will fight on,” the source said, repeating the message to which Keir Starmer ha…