Can Starmer conquer Burnham’s kingdom? – POLITICO

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With under 24 hours to go until the polls open in Gorton and Denton, is this by-election the biggest test facing Sir Keir Starmer’s government?

Sam has been in the Manchester suburb – hearing from the political big hitters and gathering reaction from voters across the constituency – finding out their priorities and whether Andy Burnham could have made a difference.

Back in Westminster, are the Metropolitan Police in a sticky situation over the arrest of Peter Mandelson and claims that he was a flight risk?

Mandelson has denied any wrongdoing.

A full list of candidates standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election can be found here.

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