John McDonnell - who served as shadow chancellor under Jeremy Corbyn - became tearful on LBC as he watched footage of Andy Burnham's victory speech.

Andy Burnham secured a majority of 9,000 votes over Reform in a result that sparked tears of joy from Left-wingers - who now hope to force far more extreme tax and spend policies.

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…

Andy Burnham won a historic by-election, returning to parliament and clearing the way for a possible Labour leadership challenge.

The leadership campaign of Britain’s Andy Burnham will now finally burst into the open — and Keir Starmer has a chilly reception awaiting the new MP

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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

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.

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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…

John McDonnell - who served as shadow chancellor under Jeremy Corbyn - became tearful on LBC as he watched footage of Andy Burnham's victory speech.

Andy Burnham says Labour has a 'final chance to change' after his decisive win in the Makerfield by-election set up a showdown with Sir Keir Starmer .

To oust Keir Starmer, he'll need to reveal exactly what he stands for

Burnham has said he was first inspired to enter politics after watching "Boys From The Blackstuff," an acclaimed 1982 TV show about five unemployed men navigating Margaret…

Andy Burnham has won a landslide victory over Reform UK in the Makerfield by-election, a result allies say opens the door for him to formally challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the…

Editorial: We congratulate the former Manchester mayor on a historic by-election victory that has re-energised Labour and reminded it to take the fight to Reform – but the keys to…

‘Borrowed’ supporters from across the political spectrum voted to trounce Reform

Newly-elected Makerfield MP praises team as he joins them at campaign HQ, celebrating victory ‘beyond our wildest dreams’