Andy Burnham: our next Prime Minister? – podcast
Andy Burnham will return to Westminster as an MP, and potential challenger to Keir Starmer, after decisively beating Reform UK to win the Makerfield byelection. Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot chat through what happens nextWhat would ‘change’ look like if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister?Support the Guardian: theguardian.com/politicspod Continue reading...
Manchester To 10 Downing: Andy Burnham Eyes Bid To Be UK Prime Minister
Andy Burnham is expected to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer after winning a seat in Parliament in a special election he hailed as a "turning point" for UK politics.
WATCH: Andy Burnham victory marks 'beginning of the end' for 'divisive politics', Louise Haigh tells GB News
Labour MP Louise Haigh says Andy Burnham's by-election victory in Makerfield signals "the beginning of the end" for "divisive politics".Speaking to GB News, Ms Haigh said: "Andy's message throughout this campaign is that communities like this have been ignored for too long. He wants to change the way we do politics in Westminster in order to change the way the country is run."Andy Burnham, as the people of Makerfield have just shown, is the best possible way of representing hope and optimism to...
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What would ‘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 scrutinyUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham’s victory in Makerfield sets up a battle for Downing Street. Allies of the outgoing Greater Manchester mayor want him to be installed as prime minister as quickly and painlessly as possible, while those close to Keir Starmer want the Labour leader to fight on.If he does become prime minister, Burnham will b...
Labour peer and Reform MP clash over ‘brown people’ and domestic abuse
Thangam Debbonaire and Sarah Pochin argue in Sky News interview at Makerfield byelection countUK politics live – latest updatesThe Labour peer Thangam Debbonaire has clashed with Reform UK’s Sarah Pochin at the Makerfield byelection count, asking the MP: “You don’t like being on television with brown people, do you Sarah?”The row erupted during a testy interview on Sky News that included an exchange about the £5m personal gift that Nigel Farage accepted from Thailand-based crypto billionaire Chr...
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 byelectionUK politics – live updatesHow quickly could Burnham become PM?Keir Starmer has said he will stand in a Labour leadership contest should one be triggered after Andy Burnham’s decisive victory in the Makerfield byelection, adding he will not “walk away”.The prime minister’s comments follow Burnham’s victory with 55% of the vote in Makerfield. In his victory speech, Burnham said the result...
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Andy Burnham's 'King Of North' Politics Will Be Tested If He Becomes UK PM
After winning a seat in parliament for his local area of Makerfield, Burnham, 56, hopes to ride a level of popularity rarely enjoyed by politicians to become Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade.
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Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain
Politics Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain June 19, 20263:48 AM ET By The Associated Press Andy Burnham, Britain's Labour candidate for Makerfield, gestures in front of supporters during the by-election in Makerfield, England, Thursday, June 18, 2026 where voters are choosing a new lawmaker with Andy Burnham of the Labour Party as the leading contender. Jon Super/AP hide caption toggle caption Jon Super/AP LONDON — Labour's Andy Bu...
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‘Astonishing’ win for Andy Burnham puts pressure on Starmer to step aside
Size of victory in Makerfield byelection has many allies hoping former Manchester mayor will be installed in No 10 within daysUK politics – live updatesHow quickly could Burnham become PM?Speaking hours before polls closed in Makerfield, a Downing Street source acknowledged a rare moment of doubt about the prime minister’s future. “Keir will fight on,” the source said, repeating the message to which Keir Starmer has stuck for several weeks. “Although, that might depend on the size of the majorit...
‘Astonishing’ win for Andy Burnham puts pressure on Starmer to step aside
Size of victory in Makerfield byelection has many allies hoping former Manchester mayor will be installed in No 10 within daysUK politics – live updatesHow quickly could Burnham become PM?Speaking hours before polls closed in Makerfield, a Downing Street source acknowledged a rare moment of doubt about the prime minister’s future. “Keir will fight on,” the source said, repeating the message to which Keir Starmer has stuck for several weeks. “Although, that might depend on the size of the majorit...
How quickly could Andy Burnham become the UK’s prime minister?
After winning the Makerfield byelection, the returning Labour MP faces a number of scenarios in his bid to replace Keir Starmer• UK politics – live updates• Full report: Burnham wins by huge majorityAfter Andy Burnham’s seismic victory in Makerfield, his prospects of becoming prime minister in short order look significantly higher than they did 24 hours ago.But there are many variables in that process – from whether he faces a rival such as Wes Streeting in a leadership contest, to whether Keir...
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Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win represents remarkable personal success for him
Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win represents remarkable personal success for himJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSir John CurticeProfessor of politics, Strathclyde UniversityBBCAndy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election represents a remarkable personal success.Last year in the Runcorn by-election, Labour's vote fell by 14 points. Four months ago in Gorton & Denton, it collapsed by 25 points.In Makerfield itself, Labour were 20 points behind Reform in the local elections on 7 Ma...
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