The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026
Martin Rowson on Andy Burnham’s victory in Makerfield – cartoon
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The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026
‘Now is the change moment’: Burnham avoids press queries but his staff have no doubts
Newly-elected Makerfield MP praises team as he joins them at campaign HQ, celebrating victory ‘beyond our wildest dreams’ There was plenty of the hopey, changey stuff from Andy Burnham at his victory rally on the morning after the night before – but it ended with the new MP for Makerfield doing a runner. “Are you going to become the new prime minister?” shouted Sky’s political editor, Beth Rigby, at the retreating Burnham. “Keir Starmer says he is not going to give way – what’s your message for
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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026
Burnham 'hard act to follow' for new mayor - locals
As Andy Burnham becomes MP for Makerfield, Greater Manchester reacts to his departure as mayor.
The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026
The Guardian view on Labour after Makerfield: change must mean more than a new leader | Editorial
Andy Burnham has shown Labour can beat Reform. He must show that his promise of change is a programme, not another slogan for power Andy Burnham’s triumph in the Makerfield byelection leaves the prime minister with only two options: fight openly for the Labour leadership, or leave office cleanly. The former Greater Manchester mayor easily saw off Reform UK’s candidate – winning 55% of the vote to his rightwing rival’s 35%. He won largely because he changed the political meaning of voting Labour
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The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026
‘I’m not a Labour fan but I like Burnham’: relief in Mackerfield among left, right and centre
‘Borrowed’ supporters from across the political spectrum voted to trounce Reform UK politics – live updates How quickly could Burnham become PM? The morning after Andy Burnham secured a landslide byelection victory in Makerfield, returning him to Westminster after nine years as Manchester mayor, it is hard to avoid the large, red placards bearing his face. But Burnham’s win was not just thanks to Labour loyalists. Instead, it appears that a coalition of voters from the left, centre and even t
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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026
Tories win seats from Reform at Essex by-elections
Former Rochford District Council leader Danielle Belton quickly returns to local politics.
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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026
Tories win seats from Reform at Essex by-elections
Former Rochford District Council leader Danielle Belton quickly returns to local politics.
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Sky News Politics19 Jun 2026
'Herd isn't just moving, it's stampeding' against Starmer
Andy Burnham will become prime minister as the herd is "not just moving" against Sir Keir Starmer "it's stampeding", Harriet Harman told Sky News.
The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026
In Nigel Farage’s shoes, a less experienced politician might panic
Makerfield shows the challenges Reform is facing, from Restore and tactical voting to questions over that £5m gift As those around Nigel Farage are fond of pointing out, Reform UK has now led in more than 300 consecutive national polls. When it comes to byelections, though, it is fair to say the party’s results are more mixed. Yes, Robert Kenyon came second in Makerfield to a popular regional mayor backed by a Labour campaign so relentless that the main risk was annoying voters by knocking too o
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Epstein survivor to meet Starmer's chief secretary as PM says 'door is open'
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Guido Fawkes19 Jun 2026
Burnham Sympathisers in Cabinet Try to Convince Keir to Make Way for Andy
Starmer has been calling around the Cabinet today to try and shore up his support. The No10 line is still: He will fight… Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has told him to set out a timetable for his departure. The Cabinet is still split and is said to have waverers… Naturally the wind is going out…
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