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Questions multiply over who may replace Starmer
Filed: Jun 23, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Summary: BBC political editor Chris Mason says questions are growing for Andy Burnham over delivering promises if he replaces Starmer.
WHO: Chris Mason
WHAT: Chris Mason comments that questions are multiplying about the man tipped to replace Starmer and what he would need to show to deliver promises.
WHEN: Jun 22, 2026 at 6:43 PM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: Mason is reacting to the tipping of Andy Burnham as a potential replacement for Starmer and saying he must set out how he will deliver on promises.
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