The new MP for Makerfield has spent the past decade honing a wardrobe that positions him as a relatable bloke who can see beyond the ‘Westminster bubble’. Katie Rosseinsky takes a closer look at the sartorial evolution of the ‘King of the North’

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

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…

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Andy Burnham is a political insider turned outsider aiming to be Britain’s next prime minister. He presents himself as a relatable northern everyman, preferring casual attire and…

Congratulations, @AndyBurnhamGM, Labour’s new MP for Makerfield.Voters chose Labour’s campaign of hope and optimism over division and hate.

LONDON (AP) — Andy Burnham is a political insider turned outsider who aims to be Britain’s next prime minister.

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From public ownership to devolution and the cost of living, the policies of the potential Labour leadership challenger will face intense scrutiny

From Blairite to 'King of the North', The i Paper takes a look at the real Andy Burnham

From hints of income tax to reducing the welfare bill, here's what an Andy Burnham premiership could look like

Andy Burnham could implement radical policies if he is made Prime Minister though he still faces hurdles ahead.

After his win, the road from Wigan Pier to Number 10 now seems that little bit clearer for Andy Burnham, writes Clare Fallon from the Makerfield constituency.

Andy Burnham gewinnt klar eine Nachwahl bei Manchester. Er will die Labour-Partei umgestalten und Premier Starmer ablösen.

The 56-year-old politician presents himself as an amiable northern everyman who prefers T-shirts to a suit and tie and spends spare time playing soccer or spinning 1990s tunes…

A statement win in Makerfield has given Andy Burnham a chance to take on Sir Keir Starmer and become prime minister. What do voters now expect from their new MP? Dan Haygarth…

The new MP for Makerfield has spent the past decade honing a wardrobe that positions him as a relatable bloke who can see beyond the ‘Westminster bubble’. Katie Rosseinsky takes a…

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…

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