Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election landslide to pave way for challenge to Keir Starmer Manchester mayor secures return to Westminster and says ‘this is Labour’s final chance to change’ The Independent UK · Jun 19
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election to set up challenge to Keir Starmer The Greater Manchester mayor has won a return to the House of Commons and will seek to become Prime Minister. Evening Standard · Jun 19
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
See the full Makerfield by-election results in charts and graphs THE votes are being counted in Makerfield with the results due to be announced in the early hours of Friday morning, with Labour MPs having… The National (Scotland) · Jun 19
Burnham should be heard ‘at top of politics’ if he wins Makerfield, says Nandy Andy Burnham said the Makerfield campaign was a ‘vote to change politics’ and vowed to ‘take that fight as high as I can possibly take it’. Evening Standard · Jun 19
Votes being counted in Makerfield contest which could pave way for Burnham PM bid If Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield seat for Labour he is expected to use his return to the Commons to launch an effort to oust Sir Keir Starmer. Evening Standard · Jun 18
UK's Starmer vows to fight after rival Burnham wins big Labour's Andy Burnham has won a vote that paves the way for him to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but the embattled British leader vows he won't go quietly. AAP · Jun 18
Makerfield by-election polls close with result set to have huge bearing on Starmer’s future IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 18
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 by-election that could decide Starmer’s future Labour candidate Andy Burnham hopes to return to Westminster to replace Sir Keir Starmer by winning the parliamentary race. Evening Standard · 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
When do the Makerfield by-election polls close for voters? Here’s what to know IN FULL 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
What time is the Makerfield by-election result announced and is there an exit poll? Everything you need to know about the high-stakes vote that could determine the UK’s next prime minister The Independent UK · Jun 18
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18 There is a path to peace for Starmer and Burnham – even as their backers prepare for battle If Burnham wins the Makerfield byelection, many are predicting an immediate and stormy showdown. But that could be bad for both men, says Tom Baldwin, author of Keir Starmer: The Biography
The Guardian - 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
Euronews · Jun 18 Voters head to the polls in key UK by-election that could determine Britain's next PM Burnham is regarded by many Labour MPs as the party's best chance of recovery following the disastrous May local elections.
Evening Standard · Jun 18 Londoners face £1,000 property tax rise as Andy Burnham to become Prime Minister A new land value levy backed by Mr Burnham would hit the capital hardest
Bangkok Post · Jun 18 Starmer rival seeks win in UK poll pivotal to PM’s fate ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, England - Britain was holding a key local election on Thursday that could trigger the endgame for Labour leader Keir Starmer’s beleaguered premiership, or win him a reprieve.
France 24 · 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.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 18 Starmer rival seeks win in UK by-election pivotal to PM's fate Britain was holding a key local election on Thursday that could trigger the endgame for Labour leader Keir Starmer's beleaguered premiership, or win him a reprieve.
The Independent UK · Jun 18 Starmer latest: PM expected to announce resignation plan as Burnham heads to Westminster The Independent understands Sir Keir Starmer’s expected resignation could pave the way for Andy Burnham to become prime minister by September
Evening Standard · Jun 18 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 Polls open in Makerfield by-election which could determine Starmer’s future Andy Burnham is standing as Labour’s candidate in Makerfield with the hope of returning to Parliament to oust Sir Keir Starmer.
Evening Standard · Jun 18 Makerfield by-election: Could Andy Burnham be Labour's lucky general as he marches on No10? The economy may pick up, NHS waiting lists fall further and immigration be partly defused as a political issue