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Who is Andy Burnham? The returning MP tipped to succeed Keir Starmer

Burnham has said he was first inspired to enter politics after watching "Boys From The Blackstuff," an acclaimed 1982 TV show about five unemployed men navigating Margaret Thatcher's Britain.

Euronews

‘Time is up’: Starmer's ministers to push him towards exit after Andy Burnham wins key poll

UK Cabinet ministers will reportedly tell Prime Minister Keir Starmer this afternoon that he must set out a clear timeline for his departure, according to The Times.

The Times of India

Will Starmer resign? Labour ministers up pressure after Burnham wins by-election

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The Independent UK

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Ministers turn on Starmer as Labour MPs demand Burnham ‘coronation’ as PM

As transport secretary Heidi Alexander become the first to tell Keir Starmer to go, he insists he will fight a leadership contest and urges Labour to ‘pull together’ and ‘avoid plunging the country into chaos’

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham emerges as new challenger for UK's Starmer after bypoll win

Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure on multiple fronts, from Labour's falling poll numbers to the growing threat posed by Reform UK. Now, another challenge has emerged much closer to home: Andy Burnham.

The Times of India

Scottish Labour have 'heads in the sand' after by-election thrashings

SCOTTISH LABOUR have been accused of having their “heads in the sand” after two crushing Westminster by-election defeats.

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham: The celebrities who have backed the new MP

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The Independent UK

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Burnham the mystic with a mission is all smiles after Makerfield coronation

There would be no more sadness. No more despair. A change was a-coming – and he would work tirelessly to make it happen

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham gets backing from London MPs as he marches on No10 after Makerfield victory

Some London Labour MPs were openly calling for Sir Keir Starmer to stand aside after Andy Burnham’s seismic win in Makerfield

Evening Standard

The impact Andy Burnham could have on UK finances if he becomes prime minister

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The Independent UK

Facts and figures: the Makerfield byelection result in numbers

From the proportion of votes secured by Restore Britain, to the percentage point difference in Reform UK’s fortunes, here are the takeaways

The Guardian - UK

Binface, foxes and raving loonies: the UK’s proud history of costumed candidates

British love of silliness comes to the fore when politicians stand shoulder to shoulder with satirical rivals

The Guardian - UK

What Andy Burnham as prime minister might mean for your mortgage, taxes and money

The Makerfield by-election winner has spoken out on income tax, stamp duty and more – so what might change?

The Independent UK

Who is Andy Burnham, the lawmaker seeking to replace Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham is a political insider turned outsider aiming to be Britain's next prime minister

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The Conversation

Labour will get no second chances to change: Andy Burnham’s warning to his struggling party

Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield byelection for Labour, gaining 55% of the vote on an exceptionally high turnout of 58.7%. He won 9,000 more votes than Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon, in what turned out to be an unusual byelection swing to the party of government.

The Economic Times

UK PM Keir Starmer vows to fight any challenge after leading rival Andy Burnham wins big

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declared he will not resign, vowing to contest any leadership challenge from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. Burnham's decisive win in a parliamentary by-election has amplified calls for Starmer's departure, with some lawmakers fearing electoral defeat. Starmer, however, defended his two-year tenure and warned against…

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham's resounding win in a special election in Britain, in photos

Labour’s Andy Burnham, the popular mayor of Greater Manchester, won a special election for a seat in Parliament and signaled Friday that he will use it to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the country.

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Who is Andy Burnham, the lawmaker who could replace Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham is a political insider turned outsider aiming to be Britain's next prime minister

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The Guardian - UK

Reform’s genius plan is finally coming into view: field terrible candidates then lose

The unstoppable Nigel Farage is looking increasingly stoppable in the wake of Makerfield. The actual prime minister, meanwhile, has gone into hiding, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Independent UK

How Burnham's resounding victory could lead to Starmer's downfall

Andy Burnham’s victory in a special U.K. election Friday could lead to the end of Keir Starmer’s premiership

The Independent UK

What Andy Burnham has promised after winning Makerfield by-election

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Evening Standard

Could Andy Burnham’s win mean Keir Starmer’s days in No 10 are numbered?

Sir Keir Starmer has made clear he intends to fight any challenge to his leadership.

The Guardian - UK

Reform investigates whether Makerfield candidate’s sexist posts were costly

Nigel Farage admits result was ‘disappointing’ after party hoped for tightly fought battle with Burnham

The Independent UK

Hugh Grant, Steve Coogan and Carol Vorderman: How celebrities threw support behind Andy Burnham

The man tipped to be the next UK prime minister has a handful of high-profile fans

The Independent UK

Five candidates who could challenge Starmer to be the next prime minister

Andy Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield by-election has paved the way for a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer

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