19 jun 2026
Burnham says his win in Makerfield by-election could be turning point
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held off a challenge from Reform UK, behind by more than 9,000 votes.
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Andy Burnham’s resounding win in the Makerfield byelection has set the stage for a leadership battle with Keir Starmer. The outgoing mayor of Greater Manchester received more votes than Reform and Restore combined, and the nature of the victory has prompted speculation he could replace Starmer as prime minister within weeks, if not days.
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