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

Thursday's contest could pave the way for Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer's premiership.

Andy Burnham’s common touch has helped make him the most popular politician in Britain. He says he would challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer as head of the ruling Labour Party…

The former New Labour minister has previously contested the leadership twice. Nicole Wootton-Cane looks at the life and career of the Greater Manchester mayor, who hopes to be…

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 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 secures return to Westminster and could now trigger a leadership contest

Mayor turned MP says Labour has 'final chance to change' as pressure mounts on Starmer

In the end, it was not even close. Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election by a landslide, putting him firmly on course to be Britain’s next Prime Minister. The Mayor of…

Burnham has won the Makerfield contest with 24,927 votes in what could be the most consequential local election in the UK in more than six decades.

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

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

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

Andy Burnham is now a leading contender to become the next Prime Minister. He brings his "Manchesterism" economic vision to national politics. Burnham plans to devolve power away…

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

After winning the Makerfield byelection, the returning Labour MP faces a number of scenarios in his bid to replace Keir Starmer

Thursday's election victory by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham could be a catalyst for change atop Britain's leadership.

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