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

The Guardian World Friday 19 June 2026, 02:10 UTC By Josh Halliday North of England editor 1 min read
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Greater Manchester mayor beats Reform UK and hardline Restore Britain to return to Westminster after nine yearsUK politics – live updatesAndy Burnham has won the crucial Makerfield byelection by a huge majority, paving the way for a challenge to Keir Starmer’s premiership. The Greater Manchester mayor beat the Reform UK candidate, Robert Kenyon, and the new hardline Restore Britain party.

Greater Manchester mayor beats Reform UK and hardline Restore Britain to return to Westminster after nine years

Andy Burnham has won the crucial Makerfield byelection by a huge majority, paving the way for a challenge to Keir Starmer’s premiership.

The Greater Manchester mayor beat the Reform UK candidate, Robert Kenyon, and the new hardline Restore Britain party.

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