Here’s the lamp tubes and lamp base. Looks to be a relatively well-made desk lamp. Will see what the repair shop can do.
It’s quite weighty as well.
Now that I can see the tube better - it appears to be a single tube on a G23 2-pin base.
See eg https://www.amazon.co.uk/Osram-Dulux-Energy-Saving-2-PIN/dp/B00B7JYXGU
These have a built-in electronic starter.
It might need no more than a new tube - if not, as previously suggested, the cable could have an internal break in it as it passes through the flexible neck, or the switch is a bit dodgy.
Either way probably a simple fix.
EDIT: yes, it is a G23 - says so on the housing, now that I actually look at the pictures full size.
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Thanks - I’ll get a new tube. If the problem persists the repair shop can have a go.
Or bypass the ballast and fit LED alternatives.
Bonlux 2-Pack 6W LED PL Retrofit Lamp G23 2-Pin Base 13W CFL/Compact Fluorescent Lamp Replacement 180 Degree Beam Angle LED PL Horizontal Recessed G23 Bulb Cold White 6000K (Remove/Bypass The Ballast) https://amzn.eu/d/gqgIbb8
For illustrative purposes, you may prefer a warmer 4000k or 3500k lamp to the rather harsh 6000k
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