'Despite the goalposts being constantly moved, team Burnham smashed it with a decisive win and they should bask in that', broadcaster and peer Ayesha Hazarika writes

Who would have thought that this man, who was once a plain and rather uninspiring New Labour minister, would one day become the great hope against the darkness?

EXCLUSIVE: Andy Burnham claimed power was finally where it 'should be' due to the by-election, in the hands of voters who had been ignored by Westminster for too long

Data shows the Greater Manchester mayor picked the hardest constituency to win, and maybe that’s the point.

Andy Burnham secured a majority of 9,000 votes over Reform in a result that sparked tears of joy from Left-wingers - who now hope to force far more extreme tax and spend policies.

Andy Burnham has been declared the winner of the Makerfield by-election with nealry 25,000 votes - he promises "to lead by example from the front" and "focus on problem-solving…

Veteran UK Labour politician Andy Burnham emphatically won a crunch by-election on Friday, securing a parliamentary seat and clearing the way for a widely expected leadership…

The Manchester mayor convincingly won a poll that means he can return to parliament and challenge Keir Starmer for the top job.

The new Makerfield MP is one step closer to No 10 – but can he turn things around in only three years?

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham secured a decisive victory in…

Andy Burnham used his victory speech after winning the Makerfield by-election to call for political change and national unity after being declared the constituency’s new MP.…

Seismic decisions loom for Labour as Andy Burnham secures a return to Westminster with a convincing by-election win that could spell the end of Keir Starmer's premiership

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

The scale of his by-election victory is the only card Andy Burnham has to play. Is a snap election on the cards?

Andy Burnham says Labour has a 'final chance to change' after his decisive win in the Makerfield by-election set up a showdown with Sir Keir Starmer .

Andy Burnham outlined changes in the economy, industry and education ahead of a likely leadership challenge

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.

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

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’