"Maybe it could be that Burnham’s secret weapon is being whoever a voter wants him to be, the stunning Makerfield victory scoring 55% of the vote, outpolling all dozen rivals combined, certainly a broad base"

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…

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

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

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.

Andy Burnham has hailed his landslide victory over Reform UK in the crucial Makerfield by-election as a “turning point” as he insists Labour has a “final chance to change”. Nigel…

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

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 .

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

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…

Research from Public First finds Burnham is Labour’s best hope to take on Nigel Farage — but a coalition may be the most he can deliver.

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is poised to challenge Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the country’s premiership on his return to parliament after winning a…

Andy Burnham's triumph showed that a progressive Labour vision can beat the divisive politics of Nigel Farage, and gave him a springboard as he sets his sights on Downing Street

OPINION: As Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, the big question is whether he could bring about that change and in truth. Of that, nobody knows. But what I do know…

The Labour politician's triumph means he's now our prime-minister-in-waiting, but his wife of 26 years has always flown under the radar

If the Makerfield MP is to be our next PM, he needs some immediate and memorable cost of living policies to avoid his predecessor’s fate, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

"Maybe it could be that Burnham’s secret weapon is being whoever a voter wants him to be, the stunning Makerfield victory scoring 55% of the vote, outpolling all dozen rivals…