Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election. Just how much could he cost us if he goes on to become prime minister?

Who would have thought that this man, who was once a plain and rather uninspiring New Labour minister, would one day become the great hope against the darkness?

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

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

The Greater Manchester mayor has spent the past four weeks campaigning as Labour's candidate in the seat as he seeks a return to the House of Commons.

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.

Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election. Just how much could he cost us if he goes on to become prime minister?

In the end, it was not even close. Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election by a landslide, putting him firmly on course to be Britain’s next Prime Minister. The Mayor of…

Former Manchester mayor had made it clear he would challenge Sir Keir Starmer if he won the Makerfield by-election

The nation could have a new prime minister within weeks after the Makerfield by-election

Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, defeating Reform UK by more than 9,000 votes with nearly 55% of the vote.

Andy Burnham is now a leading contender to become the next Prime Minister. He brings his "Manchesterism" economic vision to national politics. Burnham plans to devolve power away…

The new Makerfield MP is one step closer to No 10 – but can he turn things around in only three years?

Keir Starmer’s position as UK prime minister is in peril after Burnham’s crushing victory over Reform UK

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham secured a decisive victory in…

After winning the Makerfield byelection, the returning Labour MP faces a number of scenarios in his bid to replace Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer could reflect on the scale of Burnham’s win and step down immediately. He could also put up a fight

If elected, the Greater Manchester Mayor will likely drag the Government further to the left, increasing taxes and spending, and therefore borrowing.

From public ownership to devolution and the cost of living, the policies of the potential Labour leadership challenger will face intense scrutiny

Former Greater Manchester mayor's victory in the Makerfield by-election could have monumental consequences for the country

Makerfield result means we will likely have a new PM by September, and Britain will find out what Burnhamism really means