Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham, following his victory in the Makerfield by-election, hinted at a potential challenge to Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership, stating at a rally that 'we are going to lay out a new path for Britain'. During his victory speech, the former Greater Manchester mayor declared that Makerfield should become a 'byword for the change that came to British politics', signalling a significant moment for the party. The prime minister has affirmed his commitment to contest any leadership challenge, vowing not to 'walk away' from his position. Allies of Andy Burnham have urged the Prime Minister to relinquish control of Downing Street, while reports suggest the Prime Minister is accumulating funds to defend against potential challenges, including one from former health secretary Wes Streeting. Burnham secured a decisive win in the Makerfield by-election with a majority of 9,231 votes, delivering a setback to Nigel Farage and Reform UK, despite their recent strong performance in local elections. In fullBurnham by-election live: Ex-Greater Manchester mayor vows ‘new path for Britain’ in Makerfield victory rallyThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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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.

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

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

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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.

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In his victory speech, Burnham warned the Labour Party that it had a "final chance to change". #EuropeNews

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

Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, placing himself as a challenger to Starmer

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…