The Guardian view on Labour after Makerfield: change must mean more than a new leader | Editorial

'Labour needs to give Andy Burnham a chance to kill off right-wing government'

Burnham defeated Reform at Makerfield, proving he can beat Farage where Starmer cannot—and should replace him as PM. Starmer's toxicity and U-turns forfeited Labour's mandate; Burnham's principled record offers Labour the best shot to block far-right ascent.