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I saw all Reform’s weaknesses on display in Makerfield – Farage should be worried

From a hopeless candidate to botched strategy, this latest byelection defeat is telling. But for Labour, there is still a long and arduous journey ahead, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK

Could Andy Burnham become Prime Minister within a week after huge Makerfield victory?

Former Greater Manchester Mayor Mr Burnham will arrive back in Parliament with a surge in momentum in his bid to gain the keys to No10

Evening Standard

‘Astonishing’ win for Andy Burnham puts pressure on Starmer to step aside

Size of Makerfield victory has many allies hoping outgoing Greater Manchester mayor will be installed in No 10 within days

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Watch: Andy Burnham calls for political change after Makerfield by-election victory

Andy Burnham used his victory speech after winning the Makerfield by-election to call for political change and national unity after being declared the constituency’s new MP.

The Independent UK

This major Makerfield victory has made it inevitable: it’s now time for Keir Starmer to step aside

Andy Burnham’s positive vision has struck a powerful blow to Reform – but the PM risks diminishing the impact by clinging on in No 10, says Neal Lawson of the cross-party campaign organisation Compass

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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No champagne corks but a quiet pint for Burnham after seismic 3am victory

No wild celebrations after Makerfield byelection win as incoming Labour MP signals the start of an even bigger campaign

The Guardian - UK

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

Makerfield by-election result: Key numbers and historical trends

Andy Burnham increased the size of Labour’s lead over Reform from 13 percentage points in 2024 to 20 points.

Evening Standard

Burnham wins key UK poll, paving way for bid to challenge PM Starmer

WIGAN — Veteran UK Labour politician Andy Burnham emphatically won a crunch by-election on Friday, securing a parliamentary seat and clearing the way for a widely expected leadership challenge against beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Bangkok Post

Andy Burnham says Makerfield win can be ‘turning point’ for British politics

The decisive victory paved the way for a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard

Starmer rival Burnham wins Makerfield as Labour leadership speculation grows

Labour's Andy Burnham won the Makerfield parliamentary by-election on Friday, defeating Reform UK candidate Rob Kenyon and returning to Westminster after years as Manchester mayor. The victory strengthens Burnham's position as a potential successor to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as speculation grows over Labour's future leadership.

France 24

Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election landslide to pave way for challenge to Keir Starmer

Manchester mayor secures return to Westminster and says ‘this is Labour’s final chance to change’

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Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election to set up challenge to Keir Starmer

The Greater Manchester mayor has won a return to the House of Commons and will seek to become Prime Minister.

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham wins huge majority in Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challenge

Greater Manchester mayor says result represents Labour’s ‘final chance to change’, after soundly beating Reform UK and Restore Britain

The National (Scotland)

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…

Evening Standard

Burnham should be heard ‘at top of politics’ if he wins Makerfield, says Nandy

Andy Burnham said the Makerfield campaign was a ‘vote to change politics’ and vowed to ‘take that fight as high as I can possibly take it’.

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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.

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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.

The Independent UK

Makerfield by-election polls close with result set to have huge bearing on Starmer’s future

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The Guardian - UK

Burnham calls for ‘new path for Britain’ as Starmer vows to fight any leadership challenge – as it happened

Burnham hails ‘turning point’ for the country after resounding byelection victory over Reform UK

Evening Standard

Polls close in Makerfield by-election that could decide Starmer’s future

Labour candidate Andy Burnham hopes to return to Westminster to replace Sir Keir Starmer by winning the parliamentary race.

The Guardian - UK

Polls close in Makerfield byelection as Andy Burnham eyes No 10

Labour’s Greater Manchester mayor predicted to beat Reform but Keir Starmer is unlikely to easily step aside

The Independent UK

When do the Makerfield by-election polls close for voters? Here’s what to know

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