Almost regardless of the results in last night's Makerfield by-election, the stage is now set for Labour to tear itself asunder in the weeks and months ahead.

Britain holds a crucial by-election today. The vote could trigger a leadership challenge against Labour's Keir Starmer. Andy Burnham, a popular mayor, aims to win the seat to run…

Britain holds a special vote on Thursday that is expected to set in motion an attempt to oust Labour leader Keir Starmer as prime minister.

Former health secretary said he had ‘no doubt’ there would be a Labour leadership contest as he said he hopes Andy Burnham wins a seat in Parliament later this week

The Labour leadership battle is becoming increasingly personal

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

Britain was holding a key local election on Thursday that could trigger the endgame for Labour leader Keir Starmer's beleaguered premiership, or win him a reprieve.

Reform UK worries over losing support to Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain, which may split the right-wing vote

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.

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

Makerfield by-election victory could rapidly propel Manchester mayor into Downing Street

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

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Almost regardless of the results in last night's Makerfield by-election, the stage is now set for Labour to tear itself asunder in the weeks and months ahead.

ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, United Kingdom: Counting was under way late Thursday in a historic UK by-election which could determine embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s future, as a…

Andy Burnham, a British Labour lifer, is soon expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the country's top job, after re-entering the House of Commons via a by-election.

Mayor turned MP says Labour has 'final chance to change' as pressure mounts on Starmer

The results are in and Andy Burnham is on his way to Westminster having won the Makerfield by-election. But what does that mean for Keir Starmer? What does it mean for Reform? And…

Andy Burnham says Labour has a 'final chance to change' after his decisive win in the Makerfield by-election set up a showdown with Sir Keir Starmer .

“Tonight could, just could, be the turning point,”