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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 Restore Britain

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19

Burnham calls for ‘new path for Britain’ as Starmer vows to fight any leadership challenge – as it happened

Burnham hails ‘turning point’ for the country after resounding byelection victory over Reform UK

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18

Polls close in Makerfield byelection as Andy Burnham eyes No 10

Labour’s Greater Manchester mayor predicted to beat Reform but Keir Starmer is unlikely to easily step aside

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18

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Andy Burnham: The ‘King of the North’ who looks set to become Britain’s next prime minister

PROFILE: The former New Labour minister has previously contested the leadership twice. Nicole Wootton-Cane looks at the life and career of the Greater Manchester mayor, who hopes to be Britain’s next prime minister

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Labour Civil War Looms as Burnham's Return Threatens Starmer's Grip on Power

The Makerfield by-election in Greater Manchester could impact Labour's leadership and UK politics, with Andy Burnham's potential victory raising questions about Keir Starmer's future.

International Business Times UK · Jun 18

Polls open in historic byelection in Makerfield that could determine Keir Starmer’s future – as it happened

Andy Burnham hopes a successful byelection will mean he can encourage Keir Starmer to step aside as prime minister

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18

Starmer rival Andy Burnham seeks win in local UK poll pivotal to PM's fate

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is hoping to emerge triumphant from a key local election Thursday that could propel the popular Labour party veteran to the UK premiership. Several figures within the centre-left party are positioning themselves to challenge the deeply unpopular Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

France 24 · Jun 18

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Andy Burnham Makerfield by-election win LIVE: MP vows 'new path for Britain' as he storms towards no10

Andy Burnham expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership - but stops short of announcing bid at victory rally

Evening Standard · Jun 18

Why is there so much interest in a byelection in north-west England?

About 70,000 voters in Greater Manchester’s Makerfield constituency could play pivotal role in ending Keir Starmer’s time as UK prime minster

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18

High-stakes byelection in Makerfield could hold keys to No. 10

LONDON: Voters in Makerfield in Wigan, Greater Manchester, potentially hold the keys to No. 10 when they vote in a high-stakes byelection on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jun 17

If Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, what happens next and how soon could he be Prime Minister?

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership if he becomes an MP again

Evening Standard · Jun 17

Starmer says he wants Burnham to play ‘big part’ in Labour Government

The Greater Manchester Mayor hopes to win the Makerfield by-election and secure a return to Westminster as an MP.

Evening Standard · Jun 17

Makerfield, Aberdeen & Arbroath by-elections: Key numbers and electoral history

Labour is defending Makerfield, while the SNP will hope to hold the two seats in Scotland.

Evening Standard · Jun 16

UK heading for ‘poisonous’ politics of the US, Andy Burnham says

The Greater Manchester mayor said ‘things are getting harder, and politics is getting more polarised’.

Evening Standard · Jun 13

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 13

Public control of water and energy at heart of Burnham agenda, sources say

Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor ‘serious’ about taking over ‘essentials of life’ if he becomes PM, a move critics say could cost taxpayer billions

The Independent UK · Jun 12

Andy Burnham says welfare cuts would fund higher defence spending as he sets out vision for No 10

Politics is ‘broken,’ the Greater Manchester mayor says as he calls Makerfield by-election ‘focus group for the country’

The Independent UK · Jun 12

Restore Britain set to sweep Burnham to victory in Makerfield, new poll suggests

Exclusive: Latest constituency polling shows Greater Manchester mayor is slightly ahead of Reform UK – but it’s still all to play for

The Independent UK · Jun 12

Could Keir Starmer resign and who are the top contenders to replace him as prime minister?

Andy Burnham’s dramatic victory in Makerfield has heaped further pressure on Sir Keir’s already strained position in No 10

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Evening Standard · Jun 11

Harry Maguire slapped with £1,000 speeding fine days after England World Cup squad snub

Harry Maguire is one of three Manchester United stars prosecuted for speeding

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Andy Burnham shares footage of man tearing down campaign posters ahead of Makerfield by-election

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has shared footage showing a man tearing down posters supporting him ahead of the upcoming Makerfield by-election.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5

Burnham pledges to review NICs increase and cut business rates for pubs

Labour candidate in Makerfield byelection says party has ‘got it wrong on small businesses’

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Burnham needed to distance himself from Starmer’s ‘toxic’ Labour to boost hopes of by-election win, allies say

Exclusive: Allies of the Greater Manchester mayor have told The Independent that the decision to finally come clean publicly about his leadership ambitions was necessary to prove to voters in Makerfield that he will change Labour’s ‘toxic’ brand

Evening Standard · Jun 5

London MPs David Lammy and Wes Streeting clash over Andy Burnham challenge to Keir Starmer

Greater Manchester Mayor Mr Burnham wants to enter a Labour leadership race if one is launched

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4

‘I wouldn’t flinch’: Burnham on social care, markets, Brexit – and the prospect of a general election

Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor sets out his priorities before Makerfield byelection – and what might happen after the vote

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Andy Burnham cancels call with hedge funds over ‘bond market pressure’ at short notice

The Greater Manchester mayor appears set to challenge for the Labour leadership

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