Burnham Wins Makerfield By-Election, Clearing Path to Challenge Starmer as UK Prime Minister

UK: Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham wins parliament seat

UK: Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham wins parliament seat June 19, 2026Labour politician Andy Burnham on Friday won a key by-election that puts him in a position to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party and ultimately the UK. Burnham beat the hard-right Reform UK party's candidate in the Makerfield by-election in northwest England. The veteran Labour politician won almost 25,000 votes while Rob Kenyon of Nigel Farage's Reform UK came second with over 15,600 votes.

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Who are Andy Burnham’s key allies in Westminster?

Who are Andy Burnham’s key allies in Westminster? The veteran Labour politician will return to the Commons after his by-election victory in Makerfield - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Andy Burnham has won the contest to become Makerfield’s next MP in the high-stakes by-election which could pave the way for a battle for the future of the Labour Party. The new member of parliament is expected to launch a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer imminently, indicating a clear ambition...

Burnham’s win poses challenge to Starmer

Greater Manchester mayor to return to parliament as an MP and be able to challenge rival to be UK prime minister