The Latest Breaking News from Makerfield

Andy Burnham picks former Blair minister James Purnell as chief of staff

Decision is one of Makerfield MP’s most significant since his Westminster return as he builds his team for government

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23

Tuesday briefing: How might Andy Burnham bring his Makerfield magic to Westminster?

In today’s newsletter: Correspondents across the UK reveal the challenges that Labour’s newest MP will face from day one in the job

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23

Andy Burnham prepares for power as emotional Keir Starmer bows out

New Makerfield MP could get keys to No 10 unopposed after British prime minister’s resignation paves way for successor

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22

Andy Burnham is favoured to become the next UK prime minister. Does his triumph offer lessons for defeating One Nation?

After months of speculation, Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as British prime minister.

The Conversation · Jun 22

Keir Starmer resigns: can anyone survive as prime minister in today’s Britain?

Keir Starmer has resigned as leader of the Labour party, and so in time as the UK’s prime minister. In the end, despite his numerous assurances that he would fight on, after Andy Burnham’s resounding win in the Makerfield byelection, the pressure on Starmer became too great to withstand. It…

The Conversation · Jun 22

Keir Starmer resigns as prime minister – two years after landslide election victory

Labour leader bows to growing pressure following Andy Burnham’s dramatic victory in Makerfield by-election

The Independent UK · Jun 22

Why did Starmer resign? These are the key moments of his chaotic two years as prime minister

Keir Starmer took office in July 2024 following a landslide victory at the general election but has since overseen a massive decline in popularity for the government as discontent with his leadership grew

The Independent UK · Jun 22

After Burnham’s reign, battle begins for Greater Manchester’s mayoral crown

The influential role vacated by the new Makerfield MP will be fiercely contested by Labour, Reform and the Greens

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22

Reform UK admits party has a ‘woman problem’ after Makerfield by-election

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The Independent UK · Jun 21

Reform refuses to appear on Sunday shows after Makerfield loss as Farage ally admits party has ‘a woman problem’

It comes as recriminations begin over the crushing defeat to Andy Burnham in Makerfield

The Independent UK · Jun 21