Starmer rival wins key UK by-election which may trigger bid to oust PM

His victory allows him to mount a leadership challenge to Keir Starmer.

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AFP19 Jun, 2026 02:52 AMQuick ReadAndy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election in blow to Keir Starmer. Photo / Getty ImagesAndy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election in blow to Keir Starmer. Photo / Getty ImagesVeteran UK Labour politician Andy Burnham has won a historic byelection, securing a parliamentary seat and clearing the way for a widely expected leadership challenge against beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Burnham, a former government minister who has been Greater Manchester mayor since 2017, ensured his return to parliament by

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