Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election to set up challenge to Keir Starmer

Who are Andy Burnham’s key allies in Westminster?

The former Labour minister will return to the Commons after his by-election victory in Makerfield

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Andy Burnham's election to parliament sets up bid to oust UK PM Starmer

Labour mayor Andy Burnham cleared a path to ousting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after winning a parliamentary seat in northern England on Friday in what could be the most consequent...

Labour's Andy Burnham Wins UK Seat

Andy Burnham has won a historic contest for an open UK parliamentary seat, paving the way for the Greater Manchester mayor to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his job. (Source: Blo...

Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election and sets up Labour war to give Keir Starmer the boot

Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election, setting the wheels in motion for a Labour leadership race and a battle for No10. Mr Burnham won the seat with 24,927 votes. Turnout increase...

Burnham says his win in Makerfield by-election could be turning point

The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held off a challenge from Reform UK, behind by more than 9,000 votes.

Makerfield by-election result: Key numbers and historical trends

Andy Burnham wins big in Makerfield

His majority is larger than Labour's 2024 general election landslide

Burnham Wins Makerfield By-Election, Clearing Path to Challenge Starmer as UK Prime Minister

Andy Burnham, Labour’s most popular politician, beat the populist right-wing Reform U.K. party in the Makerfield by-election. The decisive victory will energize his bid to become prime mini...

Andy Burnham WINS Makerfield by-election to set up leadership showdown with Starmer

Labour Politician Who Aims To Oust Starmer Wins Key UK By-Election

"Anger toward Starmer has continued to mount"

Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain

LONDON (AP) — Labour’s Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled Prime Mi...

Labour’s Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain

LONDON (AP) — Labour’s Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat…

Makerfield by-election results in full as Andy Burnham wins in blow to Reform

Andy Burnham gained 24,927 votes - giving him a majority of 9,231. Reform's Robert Kenyon was a distant second with 15,696. Here's the results in full...

‘King of the North’ Burnham wins seat, setting up bid to oust UK’s Starmer

Labour mayor Andy Burnham ⁠cleared a path to ⁠be able to attempt to oust ⁠British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after winning a parliamentary seat in northern England on Friday in what could...

Andy Burnham wins huge majority in Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challenge

Greater Manchester mayor says result represents Labour’s ‘final chance to change’, after soundly beating Reform UK and hardline Restore Britain UK politics – live updates Andy Burnham has w...

Burnham wins key UK poll, paving way for bid to challenge PM Starmer

Andy Burnham won a crunch by-election to secure a parliamentary seat and clear the way for a widely expected leadership challenge against beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election as he claims decisive victory in Westminster return

Voters in the Greater Manchester seat cast their ballots on Thursday, with the outcome closely watched for its potential impact on Sir Keir Starmer, Labour and the national political picture

Starmer rival Burnham wins Makerfield as Labour leadership speculation grows

Labour's Andy Burnham won the Makerfield parliamentary by-election on Friday, defeating Reform UK candidate Rob Kenyon and returning to Westminster after years as Greater Manchester mayor....

Andy Burnham’s election to Parliament sets up bid to oust British PM Starmer

His victory means he will be able to trigger or at least take part in a contest to replace Starmer.

Britain’s Keir Starmer could face imminent challenge as key rival Andy Burnham wins special election

The mayor of Greater Manchester, who has vowed a leadership challenge to replace Starmer as prime minister, has come a step closer to power by securing a seat in Parliament.

Burnham wins by-election setting up leadership challenge

Labour mayor Andy Burnham cleared a path to be able to attempt to oust British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after winning a parliamentary seat in northern England in what could be the UK's m...

Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special UK election, setting up a showdown with Starmer

Labour's Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir St...

Labour’s Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain

Labour’s Andy Burnham has won a special election for a seat in Parliament, positioning him to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Andy Burnham decisively wins Makerfield by-election

Comfortable win in special UK contest clears the way for popular mayor to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for Labour leadership.

Andy Burnham is coming back to Westminster – what happens now?

Greater Manchester mayor and Labour candidate Andy Burnham arrived at the count room with a large smile on his face (Picture: Reuters) The biggest gamble in modern UK politics has paid off....

Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election paving way for Labour leadership contest

Andy Burnham’s dramatic victory in the Makerfield by-election has triggered an immediate leadership crisis for Keir Starmer.

Andy Burnham elected as MP as campaign to oust Keir Starmer advances

ANDY Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election, securing a base from which he will seek to oust Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.

Burnham says Labour has a ‘final chance to change’ as he wins Makerfield by-election

The Mayor of Manchester won 24,927 votes, beating Reform's Robert Kenyon by more than 9,000 votes and paving the way for a Labour leadership bid