Andy Burnham used his victory speech after winning the Makerfield by-election to call for political change and national unity after being declared the constituency’s new MP. Thanking election staff, fellow candidates and voters, Burnham said the result could mark a turning point for Britain, arguing that many people feel politics is no longer working. “Everyone knows that politics isn't working,” he said. “Everyone can feel that the country isn't where it should be. Tonight, could be the turning point.” Burnham pledged to put “place before party,” represent all constituents regardless of how they voted, and focus on solving problems rather than political point-scoring.

EXCLUSIVE: Andy Burnham claimed power was finally where it 'should be' due to the by-election, in the hands of voters who had been ignored by Westminster for too long

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The Greater Manchester mayor was declared the constituency's new MP in the early hours of Friday, as he defeated his Reform UK rival to bring an end to his 9-year hiatus from the…

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

Andy Burnham has been declared the winner of the Makerfield by-election with nealry 25,000 votes - he promises "to lead by example from the front" and "focus on problem-solving…

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

Andy Burnham warned Labour MPs they have a “final chance to change” after sweeping to victory in the Makerfield by-election.

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

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Andy Burnham used his victory speech after winning the Makerfield by-election to call for political change and national unity after being declared the constituency’s new MP.…

Seismic decisions loom for Labour as Andy Burnham secures a return to Westminster with a convincing by-election win that could spell the end of Keir Starmer's premiership

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The former Greater Manchester mayor says this could be the ‘turning point’ for the country

Congratulations, @AndyBurnhamGM, Labour’s new MP for Makerfield.Voters chose Labour’s campaign of hope and optimism over division and hate.

The Manchester politician has bucked a trend of declining support for Labour – and political allies will be taking note

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Andy Burnham has hailed his landslide victory over Reform UK in the crucial Makerfield by-election as a “turning point” as he insists Labour has a “final chance to change”. Nigel…

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

Andy Burnham secured a decisive victory in the Makerfield by-election, returning to the House of Commons and placing fresh pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer as divisions…