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Makerfield byelection: Burnham’s decisive win intensifies pressure on Starmer to step aside – UK politics live

Burnham’s decisive win intensifies pressure on Starmer to step aside – UK politics live From Good morning if you are just joining the blog. **Andy

Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain

Andy Burnham of the Labour Party as the leading contender.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/6238x4159+0+0/resize/1100/quality/50/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F09%2Fca%2Fce4826d944f3bd11f26f77bf5f37%2Fap26169430411304.jpg) Andy Burnham

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

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

Friday briefing: Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection to set up possible leadership bid

Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection to set up possible leadership bid Good morning. [Andy Burnham

Polls open in historic byelection in Makerfield that could determine Keir Starmer’s future – UK politics live

Andy Burnham a clear run at returning to parliament – and the opportunity to become prime

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

Starmer’s future hangs in balance after Burnham’s Makerfield election win

Burnham to Starmer,” he said. ![Makerfield local Cameron Graham voted for Andy Burnham in the key by-election

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

Why UK’s Makerfield by-election matters far beyond one parliamentary seat

Andy Burnham to contest the seat. If Burnham wins, he intends to challenge UK Prime

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

What would ‘change’ look like if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister?

Andy Burnham becomes prime minister? Andy Burnham’s victory in Makerfield sets up a battle