Over the next 48 hours Andy Burnham will not bask in his victory, but disappear from view. What he needs to prepare for is the fact he is about to become Britain's next prime minister.

Andy Burnham's record and character will not withstand the national scrutiny that will come with a bid to become Prime Minister

The Manchester mayor convincingly won a poll that means he can return to parliament and challenge Keir Starmer for the top job.

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

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…

Our writers weigh in on whether Andy Burnham is ready for the premiership – tell us what your answer would be below

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

Over the next 48 hours Andy Burnham will not bask in his victory, but disappear from view. What he needs to prepare for is the fact he is about to become Britain's next prime…

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

From hints of income tax to reducing the welfare bill, here's what an Andy Burnham premiership could look like

Andy Burnham could implement radical policies if he is made Prime Minister though he still faces hurdles ahead.

Andy Burnham promises “change” and sets himself up as a champion of those who feel alienated from Westminster

Andy Burnham, the so-called “king of the north”, is widely seen as the answer to the UK Labour Party’s prayers and will need to choose his next move carefully.

With by-election victory setting him on path to Downing Street, Burnham assembles unit to deliver in government

Ministers say PM faces being forced out by party if he does not act, with one calling his departure inevitable

'Despite the goalposts being constantly moved, team Burnham smashed it with a decisive win and they should bask in that', broadcaster and peer Ayesha Hazarika writes

As the British prime minister weighs resigning as early as Monday, leader-in-waiting Andy Burnham needs to settle on an economic team.

Ian Birrell: Westminster's dirty secret led us to the Iraq War and Brexit

The embattled British prime minister is widely expected to announce a plan for his exit just as his likely successor, Andy Burnham, arrives in Westminster.

Many in Labour anticipate a ‘coronation’, rather than leadership contest, with Andy Burnham the only candidate

Many in Labour anticipate a ‘coronation’, rather than leadership contest, with Andy Burnham the only candidate