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Tactical voting by Greens and Lib Dems could be key to Labour victory in Makerfield

Andy Burnham delivers a speech surrounded by supporters and placards.](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/e4ef97c02628d98091b6c39017bdf02c50a96e67/0_0_8328_5552/master/8328.jpg?width=445&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none) Andy Burnham

Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to the Commons is clearer - but one big hurdle remains

Burnham, will make her support for him clear on Friday. "Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting and Angela

No 10 braced for ‘excruciating’ revelations as Mandelson files published – UK politics live

Andy Burnham's new campaign logo](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/ab108823e6efdf6d6686edd1c814d11c25d2e93e/0_0_1314_1346/master/1314.jpg?width=465&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none) Andy Burnham's new campaign logo

Greens select nurse and ‘committed local campaigner’ as Makerfield byelection candidate

Andy Burnham. One senior party figure told the FT: “We do not want this one to go to Reform

UK net migration needs to fall further, says Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham Andy Burnham has said UK net migration "needs to fall further", after new government

Andy Burnham will push to become PM before Labour conference, allies say

Andy Burnham will push to become PM before Labour conference, allies say Andy Burnham will

Pressure mounts on embattled UK PM Keir Starmer as rivals circle

Andy Burnham is one of them,” Streeting wrote on X. “Andy is the best chance

No 10 says Starmer ‘will not walk away’ if Burnham officially enters Labour leadership contest - UK politics live

Andy Burnham on BBC’s Question Time.](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/e01fe708209c01b5c8b619799aef742a1b8eedd0/0_0_1076_762/master/1076.jpg?width=465&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none) Andy Burnham on BBC’s Question

Burnham to launch byelection campaign as Green candidate quits after just nine hours – UK politics live

Andy Burnham out canvassing ahead of the byelection](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/232a4ccc6bc99b5ca2fbe92cd41516fe7a5abf92/500_0_5000_4000/master/5000.jpg?width=465&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none) Andy Burnham out canvassing

Tuesday briefing: With unease at home spreading, what next for Russia’s isolated leader?

Andy Burnham a chance to challenge Keir Starmer. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian **Andy Burnham’s (third

UK may be ‘tipped into a general election’ if Burnham replaces Starmer, says Harman

Andy Burnham. Nobody’s voted for him, he’s a usurper,’” said Harman. Burnham may thus

In Britain, Brexit is debated again as Starmer’s grip on power slips

Andy Burnham](/news/2026/5/19/king-of-the-north-who-is-andy-burnham-a-potential-uk-prime-minister), who is currently preparing for a crucial by-election that he hopes

Keir Starmer aides ‘war gaming’ over leadership contest with Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham Keir Starmer’s closest aides are “war-gaming” how to win a leadership

Andy Burnham sparks Labour anger with appearance alongside Greens

Andy Burnham sparks Labour anger with appearance alongside Greens Andy Burnham’s decision to appear

Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' with eyes on the top job

Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' with eyes on the top job Andy Burnham is no stranger

Makerfield byelection is about more than Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham The Makerfield byelection is bigger than [Andy Burnham](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/andyburnham). Of the Labour

Andy Burnham has plan to return to Westminster ‘within weeks’, allies say

Andy Burnham has plan to return to Westminster ‘within weeks’, allies say Andy Burnham has a credible

‘He’s a natural’: Andy Burnham’s allies give his social media style a thumbs up

Andy Burnham’s allies give his social media style a thumbs up Andy Burnham’s fingers

Andy Burnham faces perilous race to win Makerfield byelection, allies say

Andy Burnham faces perilous race to win Makerfield byelection, allies say Andy Burnham faces a perilous

Andy Burnham rules out paying compensation to Waspi women

Andy Burnham rules out paying compensation to Waspi women Andy Burnham has ruled out paying