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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 · Jun 19

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 · Jun 19

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 · Jun 19

Tories claim Aberdeen South as SNP vote collapses

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

Evening Standard · 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

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.

Evening Standard · Jun 19

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”

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19

Tories ‘cautiously optimistic’ in Aberdeen South by-election

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

Evening Standard · Jun 18

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