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

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

The former New Labour minister has previously contested the leadership twice. Nicole Wootton-Cane looks at the life and career of the Greater Manchester mayor, who hopes to be…

Burnham's career has taken him parliament to the mayor's office in Greater Manchester and back again. Now, he faces his greatest political test.

Greater Manchester mayor's victory in Makerfield clears way for a bid to unseat Starmer as prime minister.

Greater Manchester mayor's victory in Makerfield clears path for bid to unseat Starmer as prime minister.

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.

The mayor of Greater Manchester, who has vowed a leadership challenge to replace Starmer as prime minister, has come a step closer to power by securing a seat in Parliament.

Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, positioning himself for a Labour leadership challenge. Leadership challenge by 2026 at 90% NO.

Labour's Andy Burnham won the Makerfield parliamentary by-election on Friday, defeating Reform UK candidate Rob Kenyon and returning to Westminster after years as Greater…

Greater Manchester mayor secures return to Westminster and could now trigger a leadership contest

The veteran Labour politician will return to the Commons after his by-election victory in Makerfield

The by-election victory paves the way for Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer's leadership.

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

During a month-long campaign, Burnham has acted like a prime minister-in-waiting, explaining policies for a potential future government.

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 has won a parliamentary seat. This move fuels speculation about him challenging Keir Starmer for Labour leadership. Several pathways exist for Burnham to potentially…

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