The Guardian Australia ·australia ·2 hours ago

Could ‘king in the north’ become Britain’s new prime minister?

Andy Burnham won the Makerfield byelection on Friday, securing 55% of the vote against Reform UK's 35%. The victory positions the former mayor of Greater Manchester as a potential challenger to Labour leader Keir Starmer for the prime ministership. Burnham's campaign centered on addressing the feelings of neglect among voters in post-industrial regions of England.

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