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 Biography

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

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The most important by-election in decades could be the first in history to decide who is prime minister – with the fate of the government in the hands of an electorate of 76,641…

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

Editorial: By offering Labour’s Makerfield candidate a role in government if he wins, the prime minister has shown how a faltering administration could yet be rebuilt. It would…

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

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