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Labour will get no second chances to change: Andy Burnham’s warning to his struggling party

Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield byelection for Labour, gaining 55% of the vote on an exceptionally high turnout of 58.7%. He won 9,000 more votes than Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon, in what turned out to be an unusual byelection swing to the party of government.

The Conversation

Labour obsessed with internal drama, says Badenoch as Tories win by-election

The Conservative leader hit out at Sir Keir Starmer as she celebrated victory in Aberdeen South.

Evening Standard

UK PM Keir Starmer vows to fight any challenge after leading rival Andy Burnham wins big

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declared he will not resign, vowing to contest any leadership challenge from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. Burnham's decisive win in a parliamentary by-election has amplified calls for Starmer's departure, with some lawmakers fearing electoral defeat. Starmer, however, defended his two-year tenure and warned against…

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Andy Burnham's resounding win in a special election in Britain, in photos

Labour’s Andy Burnham, the popular mayor of Greater Manchester, won a special election for a seat in Parliament and signaled Friday that he will use it to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the country.

The Independent UK

Who is Andy Burnham, the lawmaker who could replace Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham is a political insider turned outsider aiming to be Britain's next prime minister

AAP

Reform’s genius plan is finally coming into view: field terrible candidates then lose

The unstoppable Nigel Farage is looking increasingly stoppable in the wake of Makerfield. The actual prime minister, meanwhile, has gone into hiding, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

How Burnham's resounding victory could lead to Starmer's downfall

Andy Burnham’s victory in a special U.K. election Friday could lead to the end of Keir Starmer’s premiership

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Could Andy Burnham’s win mean Keir Starmer’s days in No 10 are numbered?

Sir Keir Starmer has made clear he intends to fight any challenge to his leadership.

Evening Standard

Five candidates who could challenge Starmer to be the next prime minister

Andy Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield by-election has paved the way for a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer

The Independent UK

What will ‘change’ look like if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister?

From public ownership to devolution and the cost of living, the policies of the potential Labour leadership challenger will face intense scrutiny

The Guardian - UK

Why Starmer is refusing to back down despite Andy Burnham’s by-election victory

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The Independent UK

Labour hopes for 'smooth transition' as Starmer rival wins critical election

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has congratulated Labour's Andi Burnham's win in the by-election that took place in the constituency of Makerfield on June 17, while saying he would fight any leadership challenge he is presented with. Burnham is Starmer's main rival, with many in Labour hoping that the new…

France 24

Where the SNP went wrong in Aberdeen South

Aberdeen South was always an entirely avoidable by-election for the SNP, although it could only have been averted by Stephen Flynn choosing to…

The National (Scotland)

Starmer says he will stand in any Labour leadership contest against Burnham

Prime minister suggests he will not ‘walk away’ despite Burnham’s comfortable victory in Makerfield byelection

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The Independent UK

What does Andy Burnham’s crushing Makerfield victory mean for Keir Starmer?

Andy Burnham has hailed his landslide victory over Reform UK in the crucial Makerfield by-election as a “turning point” as he insists Labour has a “final chance to change”.

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Evening Standard

Starmer insists he will stand in any leadership contest, following Burnham win

The Prime Minister is under pressure to hand over power to Mr Burnham, who defied recent trends to increase Labour’s share of the vote in Makerfield.

Evening Standard

Starmer ‘getting on with the job’ despite Burnham’s victory, says minister

Kirsty McNeill insisted there is no vacancy at Number 10 as she said Labour politicians should ‘crack on’ with their jobs.

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The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer refuses to 'walk away' after Andy Burnham by-election victory

Keir Starmer has said he "will stand" in a Labour leadership contest should one be triggered, following Andy Burnham's victory in the…

The Independent UK

Makerfield by-election – in numbers: How Andy Burnham stormed to victory in the decisive contest

The Manchester politician has bucked a trend of declining support for Labour – and political allies will be taking note

AAP

Andy Burnham is the 'King of the North' with his eyes on 10 Downing Street

Andy Burnham is a political insider turned outsider aiming to be Britain's next prime minister

The Times of India

Who is Andy Burnham? The 'King of the North' who could replace Keir Starmer as UK PM after by-election win

Andy Burnham's decisive victory in the Makerfield by-election has done more than return him to Parliament after nearly a decade away; it has positioned the Greater Manchester Mayor as the strongest challenger yet to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labour Party.

The Times of India

Andy Burnham wins crucial Makerfield by-election, intensifying pressure on PM Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham's decisive Makerfield by-election victory has intensified pressure on Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Winning nearly 55% of the vote, Burnham's return to Westminster signals a potential challenge to Starmer's leadership and Labour's future direction. The result is seen as a significant moment, fueling debate about the party's strategy…

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

‘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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