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 Farage’s party was dealt a blow with Mr Burnham winning the by-election by 9,231 votes, despite Reform UK performing best in last month’s local elections. As the now former Greater Manchester mayor is set to return to Westminster, and likely to officially challenge Sir Keir Starmer, allies of Mr Burnham have called on the prime minister to hand over the keys to No 10. But what does Mr Bunham’s win mean for Sir Keir? Watch The Independent’s political editor David Maddox’s analysis in the video above.

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

'King of the North' Andy Burnham has swept to victory in the most significant by-election in modern times as he became MP for Makerfield after seeing off Reform UK's Rob Kenyon

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…

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.

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 says result represents Labour’s ‘final chance to change’, after soundly beating Reform UK and hardline Restore Britain

Burnham's victory cements his status as the top contender to replace Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party and the country.

Andy Burnham, the 56-year-old Labour politician nicknamed the “King of the North”, stands poised to shake up the UK parliament.

The byelection result has demonstrated Andy Burnham’s ability to tackle the populist right-wing Reform UK party at a time of agonising national debate about British PM Keir…

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

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

Win for Greater Manchester mayor paves way for challenge to Keir Starmer’s leadership

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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.