Andy Burnham wins the closely watched Makerfield by-election, a result likely to intensify scrutiny of UK Prime Minister
Andy Burnham wins the closely watched Makerfield by-election, a result likely to intensify scrutiny of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership. Burnham, who has rejected joining Starmer’s cabinet, is widely viewed as a potential challenger within the Labour party.
Published On 19 Jun 2026
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