Andy Burnham wins parliamentary by-election, hints at leadership ambitions
Andy Burnham secured a decisive victory in a parliamentary by-election on Thursday, garnering 54.5 percent of the vote. Despite his supporters advocating for a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Burnham has yet to formalize such a move, raising questions about his leadership ambitions and Labour's future direction amid declining support.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 04:07 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 04:10 UTC
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