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How quickly could Andy Burnham become the UK’s prime minister?

The Guardian UK Friday 19 June 2026, 06:10 UTC By Peter Walker Senior political correspondent 1 min read
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After winning the Makerfield byelection, the returning Labour MP faces a number of scenarios in his bid to replace Keir Starmer• UK politics – live updates• Full report: Burnham wins by huge majorityAfter Andy Burnham’s seismic victory in Makerfield, his prospects of becoming prime minister in short order look significantly higher than they did 24 hours ago. But there are many variables in that process – from whether he faces a rival such as Wes Streeting in a leadership contest, to whether...

After winning the Makerfield byelection, the returning Labour MP faces a number of scenarios in his bid to replace Keir Starmer

• UK politics – live updates
• Full report: Burnham wins by huge majority

After Andy Burnham’s seismic victory in Makerfield, his prospects of becoming prime minister in short order look significantly higher than they did 24 hours ago.

But there are many variables in that process – from whether he faces a rival such as Wes Streeting in a leadership contest, to whether Keir Starmer is quickly ready to accept the likelihood of his political demise.

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