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

Labour’s Andy Burnham has won a special election for a seat in Parliament, positioning him to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer

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

The veteran Labour politician will return to the Commons after his by-election victory in Makerfield

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