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What next for Andy Burnham? Five key questions after Makerfield win

Labour veteran is expected to launch a leadership bid, but some critics feel he is yet to clarify his policy positions

The Guardian - UK

SNP vow to win back Aberdeen seat after 'tough' by-election defeat

The SNP have vowed to win back Aberdeen South from the Scottish Conservatives following a 'tough' by-election result

The National (Scotland)

‘British politics set for fresh chaos’: How world’s media reacted to Andy Burnham’s by-election win

Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, placing himself as a challenger to Starmer

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Farage issues plea to voters who backed Restore after Reform by-election loss

‘I would say directly to them, what do you want?’ Nigel Farage said in a message to voters who backed Restore Britain in Makerfield

Evening Standard

John Curtice delivers verdict on Scottish and English by-election results

PROFESSOR John Curtice has delivered his verdict on last night’s by-election results as he said they will “reverberate around Westminster for a…

The National (Scotland)

I saw all Reform’s weaknesses on display in Makerfield – Farage should be worried

From a hopeless candidate to botched strategy, this latest byelection defeat is telling. But for Labour, there is still a long and arduous journey ahead, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK

‘Astonishing’ win for Andy Burnham puts pressure on Starmer to step aside

Size of Makerfield victory has many allies hoping outgoing Greater Manchester mayor will be installed in No 10 within days

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This major Makerfield victory has made it inevitable: it’s now time for Keir Starmer to step aside

Andy Burnham’s positive vision has struck a powerful blow to Reform – but the PM risks diminishing the impact by clinging on in No 10, says Neal Lawson of the cross-party campaign organisation Compass

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection to set up possible leadership bid

In today’s newsletter: The mayor of Manchester is set to return to Westminster after decisively beating Nigel Farage’s Reform

The Guardian - UK

No champagne corks but a quiet pint for Burnham after seismic 3am victory

No wild celebrations after Makerfield byelection win as incoming Labour MP signals the start of an even bigger campaign

The Guardian - UK

Makerfield by-election result: Key numbers and historical trends

Andy Burnham increased the size of Labour’s lead over Reform from 13 percentage points in 2024 to 20 points.

Evening Standard

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

WIGAN — Veteran UK Labour politician Andy Burnham emphatically won a crunch by-election on Friday, securing a parliamentary seat and clearing the way for a widely expected leadership challenge against beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Bangkok Post

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 Manchester mayor. The victory strengthens Burnham's position as a potential successor to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as speculation grows over Labour's future leadership.

France 24

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.

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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…

Evening Standard

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’.

The National (Scotland)

Conservatives clinch first Scottish by-election gain since 1967

THE SNP have conceded defeat in Aberdeen South with a senior source saying it is the “Tories’ night”, but pledging to “win it back in 2029”

Evening Standard

Tories ‘cautiously optimistic’ in Aberdeen South by-election

The results are expected in the early hours of Friday morning.

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Evening Standard

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.

The National (Scotland)

Reform MP in 'appalling' call for England to 'keep winning' in domestic violence clip

A REFORM UK MP has been slammed for urging England to “keep winning” as she claimed football losses hiked rates of domestic violence.

The Independent UK

Reform MP branded ‘irresponsible’ over claim England must ‘keep winning’ at World Cup to prevent domestic abuse

Sarah Pochin, the Reform MP for Runcorn and Helsby, made the claim in a video posted on social media after England beat Croatia

The Independent UK

Makerfield by-election polls close with result set to have huge bearing on Starmer’s future

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The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

Polls close in two Scottish by-elections

The results in both Aberdeen South and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry will be known in the early hours of Friday morning.

The Guardian - UK

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

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