Hugh Grant, Steve Coogan and Carol Vorderman: How celebrities threw support behind Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham, who is widely mooted to be a prime ministerial hopeful, has won a resounding victory in the Makerfield by-election – after a number of high-profile celebrities gave him their backing.

Actors Hugh Grant and Steve Coogan were among the voices to champion Andy Burnham, who until recently had served as the mayor of Greater Manchester.