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Burnham laughs off Monty Python heckle as he’s sworn in as MP

Andy Burnham was sworn in as an MP on Monday after winning last week’s Makerfield by-election. Burnham travelled down to Westminster from Manchester earlier in the day, shortly after Keir Starmer confirmed he was resigning as prime minister. Burnham is widely expected to be the next prime minister after receiving…

The Independent UK · Jun 22

Andy Burnham has shown that he can win. But can he govern Britain?

Having literally campaigned in poetry, the new Makerfield MP needs a summer of knuckling down to the small print, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20

Richard Tice: Andy Burnham has splinters in his backside because he sits on so many fences

Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice hit out at Andy Burnham following his landslide victory in the crucial Makerfield by-election.

The Independent UK · Jun 19

Burnham confirms he will run to replace Starmer as Prime Minister if he wins Makerfield by-election

Labour leader hopeful also suggested the law around carrying knives for religious reasons should be reviewed after the death of Henry Nowak

The Independent UK · Jun 4

Nigel Farage’s rabble-rousing proves he is unfit to run the country

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The Reform UK leader’s exploitative response to the murder of Henry Nowak has shown him to be pathetically unsuited to high office. The people of Makerfield must now send him a strong message

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Carol Vorderman issues challenge to Reform UK after 'disgusting' post about her

REFORM UK’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election is a “cowardly misogynist” and an “online abuser”, broadcaster Carol Vorderman has…

The National (Scotland) · May 24

Green party candidate for Makerfield byelection withdraws after nine hours

Party apologises for posts shared by Chris Kennedy about Jewish ambulance attacks and says he has dropped out for personal reasons

The Guardian - UK · May 22

Former Dragons' Dens star Duncan Bannatyne backs far-right party to win MP

SCOTTISH businessman and former Dragons' Den star Duncan Bannatyne has backed the far-right Restore Britain party to win their first MP ...

The National (Scotland) · May 20

In The Room | Burnham or Brexit 2.0? Analysing the Labour leadership face-off

With the writing seemingly on the wall for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, two contenders have already thrown their names into the ring for his job. Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting has launched an appeal to Labour heartland, suggesting he might be vying to initiate a "Brexit 2.0." Meanwhile, Andy Burnham,…

The Independent UK · May 20

Who is Robert Kenyon? The Reform candidate taking on Andy Burnham in Makerfield by-election

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The Independent UK · May 19