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Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years

Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Sir Keir

Wes Streeting faces narrow road to Labour members’ favour

Andy Burnham to succeed Starmer – against just 11% for Streeting. And whereas Burnham had a 44% favourability

Labour MPs say ‘endless drama’ of leadership speculation must stop

Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, has [been widely linked](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/01/andy-burnham-westminster-return-plan-within-weeks) with a planned

PM defends record as Badenoch says he squandered election win

Andy Burnham, added: "His own people have turned against him and all the while, the prime

Plaid Cymru leader says he hopes to be made first minister as early as Tuesday

Andy Burnham took over from Starmer, ap Iorwerth said: “I think you might be right

More than 150 violent offenders granted taxi licences in Midlands city last year

Andy Burnham, called the figures obtained by the Guardian “truly shocking” and said they “lay bare

Monday briefing: How is it possible the prime minister didn’t know about Mandelson’s vetting failure?

Andy Burnham – each face obstacles. Streeting has drawn criticism over perceived manoeuvring, Rayner remains under

Labour’s Angela Rayner says she has been cleared over UK tax affairs

Andy Burnham has been widely discussed as a potential candidate, though he would have to find

‘Is he getting rid of Starmer?’ Profile boost for Streeting in Ilford North seat

Andy Burnham and Angela Rayner in front. He is less popular with Labour members, who [put him fourth

Wes Streeting quits cabinet and calls on Starmer to resign

Andy Burnham, could fight in the contest. Streeting had long been gathering support for a challenge

What next for Starmer? Five scenarios in Labour leadership crisis

Andy Burnham is seeking to stand in a by-election triggered by the resignation of a Labour

Potential leadership challengers jostle for positions as PM's allies warn of 'chaos'

Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, currently marooned outside Parliament and so unable to take

UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues

Andy Burnham's decision to fight a by-election. While other European government borrowing costs

‘There’s a risk of another Liz Truss moment’: City raises spectre of bond market meltdown again

Andy Burnham, has suggested financial markets would “have to fall into line” should the Greater

Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs paving the way for potential leadership bid

Andy Burnham is unable to run from outside parliament. Rayner suggested she could enter any leadership

Oil prices rise and bonds wobble as Iran war stokes inflation fears

Andy Burnham, later this year. The swings in the bond market came as the UK chancellor

Culture secretary says Streeting’s call for UK to rejoin EU is ‘odd’

Andy Burnham, intends to run on a promise to challenge Starmer for the party leadership

Saturday Night Live UK met a sceptical crowd - but has it won them over?

Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Liz Truss. The news section, Weekend Update, was also particularly

Does UK’s new far-right party, Restore, pose a threat to Farage’s Reform?

Andy Burnham](/news/2026/5/19/king-of-the-north-who-is-andy-burnham-a-potential-uk-prime-minister) to contest the seat. If he is successful, Burnham will re-enter

Three-quarters of UK millionaires would be happy to pay more tax, research finds

Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting have included a rise in capital gains tax to pay for a 2p cut in national