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Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes

The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election.

How does a Labour leadership contest work?

Matt Chorley explains what might happen now that Andy Burham has won a seat back in Parliament.

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Patrick English: Never mind the parties how did polling perform in the most significant by-election in years

It is unlikely that we will see a by-election of such wider (potential) consequence again for a very long time. And the people of Makerfield will probably tell you that’s a big relief. The post Patrick English: Never mind the parties how did polling perform in the most significant by-election in years appeared first on Conservative Home.

What would ‘change’ look like if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister?

From public ownership, to devolution and the cost of living, the policies of the potential Labour leadership challenger will face intense scrutiny UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham’s victory in Makerfield sets up a battle for Downing Street. Allies of the outgoing Greater Manchester mayor want him to be installed as prime minister as quickly and painlessly as possible, while those close to Keir Starmer want the Labour leader to fight on. If he does become prime minister, Burnham w

LIVE: Burnham Holds Victory Rally

Labour peer and Reform MP clash over ‘brown people’ and domestic abuse

Thangam Debbonaire and Sarah Pochin argue in Sky News interview at Makerfield byelection count UK politics live – latest updates The Labour peer Thangam Debbonaire has clashed with Reform UK’s Sarah Pochin at the Makerfield byelection count, asking the MP: “You don’t like being on television with brown people, do you Sarah?” The row erupted during a testy interview on Sky News that included an exchange about the £5m personal gift that Nigel Farage accepted from Thailand-based crypto billionair

I will stand if there's a leadership contest - PM

I will run, I will stand if there's a leadership contest - PM

Starmer says he will stand in any Labour leadership contest against Burnham

Prime minister suggests he will not ‘walk away’ despite Burnham’s comfortable victory in Makerfield byelection UK politics – live updates How quickly could Burnham become PM? Keir Starmer has said he will stand in a Labour leadership contest should one be triggered after Andy Burnham’s decisive victory in the Makerfield byelection, adding he will not “walk away”. The prime minister’s comments follow Burnham’s victory with 55% of the vote in Makerfield. In his victory speech, Burnham said the

Labour minister responds to Burnham win

Housing minister Steve Reed recalled previous Conservative leadership contests.

‘Be honest’ Sky News’ Sophy Ridge shuts down Labour’s Steve Reed in fiery clash

Sky News' Sophie Ridge clashed with Labour's Steve Reed following Andy Burnham's victory.

Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years

The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.