On one side are the Burnham loyalists, exuding confidence with a hint of cockiness. On the other are Starmer loyalists

Mr Burnham hopes to win Thursday’s Makerfield by-election and could then launch a campaign to replace Sir Keir as prime minister and Labour leader

Right-wing split between political parties boosts Burnham’s PM hopes in Makerfield

The polls are all sending the same message. Andy Burnham is on course for a close, but clear, victory. At which point, the final act of Keir Starmer's premiership will open.

Speaking from the G7 summit amid growing threats to his leadership, Sir Keir Starmer described Andy Burnham as a ‘huge asset to our party and our movement’

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On one side are the Burnham loyalists, exuding confidence with a hint of cockiness. On the other are Starmer loyalists

Andy Burnham looks to return to Westminster via the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for a potential Labour leadership challenge.

Polling stations have opened as Andy Burnham attempts to return to the Commons so he can challenge Keir Starmer.

If Burnham wins the Makerfield byelection, many are predicting an immediate and stormy showdown. But that could be bad for both men, says Tom Baldwin, author of Keir Starmer: The…

If Labour candidate Andy Burnham is victorious, the party could begin a much-needed process of renewal