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The poll was called after Labour MP Josh Simons stepped down, a move he said he had undertaken to allow his party colleague Andy Burnham to run for Parliament and potentially mount a leadership bid.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

However, he expressed concern about the level of engagement both governments had undertaken with victims regarding the framework.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

The force added it had undertaken an investigation, reviewed by the Independent Office for Police Conduct, which did not identify any "misconduct or missed opportunities which could have prevented Mr Kohli's death".

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025

Shivambu's own MK party also released a statement to distance itself from his visit, saying he had undertaken it "in his personal capacity and without the mandate or knowledge of the party".

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2025

Once his mother had undertaken a major cleaning of Gregor's room, which she had only completed successfully after using a few buckets of water.

From "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka