Andy Burnham wins huge majority in Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challenge
Greater Manchester mayor says result represents Labour’s ‘final chance to change’, after soundly beating Reform UK and hardline Restore Britain
TL;DR
- Andy Burnham won the Makerfield byelection with a large majority.
- The result is seen as a potential challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership.
- Burnham stated the result could be a turning point for Labour and a call for more power for the north.
- He secured more votes than Reform UK and Restore Britain combined.
- Burnham previously served in governments under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.
- Another contest for the Greater Manchester mayoralty is expected soon.
- The byelection was triggered by the resignation of the previous Labour MP.