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Burnham wins: So how do they oust Starmer?

Politico EU Friday 19 June 2026, 08:35 UTC By Sam Coates, Anne McElvoy 62 min read
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Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Sky News Andy Burnham has secured a thumping victory in the Makerfield by-election – but is it game over for Sir Keir Starmer? With a critical few days ahead, attention now turns to Labour’s cabinet ministers, MPs and party members. Who could make the first move to oust the prime minister?

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Andy Burnham has secured a thumping victory in the Makerfield by-election – but is it game over for Sir Keir Starmer?

With a critical few days ahead, attention now turns to Labour’s cabinet ministers, MPs and party members. Who could make the first move to oust the prime minister?

Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy have inside information from team Burnham and assess whether a ‘bloodless coup’ is really possible or whether rivals like Wes Streeting could disrupt the plan?

Is this really Labour’s last chance to reconnect with voters and could Andy Burnham reset the party’s fortunes?

Plus – are the Conservatives showing signs of a comeback after their surprise win in Aberdeen South?

Is the SNP continuing to pay the political price for the fallout from the Peter Murrell saga?

Burnham (PERSON) Starmer (PERSON) Spotify Apple Music (ORG) Andy Burnham (PERSON) Makerfield (PERSON) Keir Starmer (PERSON) Sam Coates (PERSON) Anne McElvoy (PERSON) Wes Streeting (PERSON) Plus &#8211 (ORG) Conservatives (ORG) Aberdeen South (LOCATION) SNP (ORG) Peter Murrell (PERSON)
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