New Makerfield MP could get keys to No 10 sooner than his team would have liked – but he will need to deliver fast to succeed

LONDON: Former mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham won a thumping victory in the Makerfield byelection on Thursday night, paving the way for a leadership challenge in Labour…

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