Regional mayor poised to challenge UK's PM after 'circus' by-election win
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election early Friday, positioning himself to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Burnham secured 24,927 votes, surpassing his nearest challenger by over 9,000 votes. His victory could signal a shift in UK politics as he eyes a leadership bid against the current Labour leader.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 02:15 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 02:20 UTC
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