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The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026

What next for Andy Burnham? Five key questions after Makerfield win

Labour veteran is expected to launch a leadership bid, but some critics feel he is yet to clarify his policy positions UK politics – live updates This piece is extracted from our First Edition newsletter. To sign up, click here Andy Burnham is heading back to the Commons after a resounding victory in Makerfield, putting Keir Starmer’s leadership on notice – and giving Reform something to think about. The – now to be former – mayor of Greater Manchester described it as the “most consequential

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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

Restore is an irritant Nigel Farage can deal with – but he mustn't underestimate them

OPINION - JONATHAN SAXTY: Burnham's win isn't all bad news for Reform but the party needs to learn from the Makerfield by-election

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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

Nigel Farage breaks silence over Makerfield blow but issues uncompromising Labour warning

Nigel Farage has admitted disappointment in the Makerfield by-election result but warned Labour's woes are far from over despite Burnham's emphatic win.

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Only Andy Burnham could beat us in Makerfield, Reform UK board member says

Reform UK's Dan Barker claimed his party would have beat "any other [Labour] candidate"

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The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026

I saw all Reform’s weaknesses on display in Makerfield – Farage should be worried | John Harris

From a hopeless candidate to botched strategy, this latest byelection defeat is telling. But for Labour, there is still a long and arduous journey ahead The day before the voters of Makerfield chose their new MP, I stood with my camera-wielding colleague John Domokos on the main road through the post-industrial town of Hindley. Every two or three minutes, a van or small truck drew level with us, and there it was again: a honked horn, and a full-throated shout of “Reform!” But on our side of the

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Voters want the PM gone - Reform UK's Tice

Reform's Richard Tice responds to the result of the Makerfield by-election.

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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

BBC Polling guru John Curtice issues grave warning to Burnham after huge victory

Polling guru Sir John Curtice has warned Andy Burnham that the trick behind his huge Makerfield victory cannot easily be repeated once he becomes PM.

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win represents remarkable personal success for him

Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal success

Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Burnham says his win in Makerfield by-election could be turning point

The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held off a challenge from Reform UK, behind by more than 9,000 votes.

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The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challenge

Greater Manchester mayor beats Reform UK and hardline Restore Britain to return to Westminster after nine years UK politics – live updates Andy Burnham has won the crucial Makerfield byelection by a huge majority, paving the way for a challenge to Keir Starmer’s premiership. The Greater Manchester mayor beat the Reform UK candidate, Robert Kenyon, and the new hardline Restore Britain party. Continue reading...

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Guido Fawkes19 Jun 2026

Tories Win Aberdeen South From SNP in By-Election

The Tories’ first by-election win in Scotland since 1967. John Curtice: “It’s almost undoubtedly been able to encapsulate concern about the future of Aberdeen and the oil and gas industry which has given it so much prosperity during the whole era of North Sea exploration.” The Tories won 14,308 votes to the SNP’s 8,258. Labour…

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