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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

The Independent UK

Kemi Badenoch hails by-election win as showing Tories ‘working to regain trust’

The Conservative leader spoke out after her party’s ‘seismic’ victory in Aberdeen South, taking the seat from the SNP with a majority of over 6,000.

Evening Standard

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 Times of India

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Conservatives seize Aberdeen seat from SNP in historic by-election

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The Independent 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)

Andy Burnham’s speech in full after landslide victory in Makerfield by-election

The former Greater Manchester mayor says this could be the ‘turning point’ for the country

The Independent 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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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

Andy Burnham Makerfield by-election victory speech in full: 'Tonight could be the turning point'

Andy Burnham’s victory speech in full after he stormed to victory in the Makerfield by-election

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham is back at Westminster: what this says about Britain’s changing political system

Andy Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield byelection doesn’t simply mark the return of one of Labour’s most recognisable figures to parliament. With his clear ambitions to lead his party – and the country – it may also represent a landmark moment in English devolution. His thumping win – taking 55%…

The Conversation

Andy Burnham says Makerfield win can be ‘turning point’ for British politics

The decisive victory paved the way for a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard

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

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

Andy Burnham’s return to Westminster could result in Sir Keir Starmer being forced out of Downing Street.

Evening Standard

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

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Evening Standard

Tories claim Aberdeen South as SNP vote collapses

Douglas Lumsden claimed the party’s first gain in a Scottish by-election since 1967.

The National (Scotland)

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

Tories to take Aberdeen South as SNP concedes defeat

The gain would be the first for the Conservatives in a Scottish by-election since 1967.

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”

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Evening Standard

Tories ‘cautiously optimistic’ in Aberdeen South by-election

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

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.

AAP

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.

Evening Standard

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

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

International Business Times UK

Romeo Beckham Busted: Star Hit With Fine for Using Phone Behind Wheel of Porsche 911 Carrera

Romeo Beckham was fined after a Westminster traffic stop revealed he was scrolling on his phone while driving a Porsche 911 Carrera, with a passenger and an unrestrained dog inside the car.

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