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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Published 19 Jun 2026, 18:25 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 19:30 UTC
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