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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

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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The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026

‘There will be no second chance’: Burnham’s Makerfield victory speech sets stage for a Starmer drama

There were no wild celebrations or champagne corks popping after the byelection because the result felt like the start of a whole new campaign UK politics – live updates Andy Burnham wins huge majority in Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challenge While an election count normally feels like an ending, the culmination of long campaign, in Makerfield the declaration of Andy Burnham as the constituency’s new MP felt like just the beginning. In the days and weeks leading u

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Sky News Politics19 Jun 2026

Crunching the numbers: Why Burnham's win is so significant

The result lived up to the hype. An unprecedented contest ended in a seismic result, as Andy Burnham was announced as the new Labour MP for Makerfield with 55% of the vote, more than 20 points ahead of his defeated Reform opponent Robert Kenyon.

BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Burnham says 'this is a final chance to change' in his victory speech

Labour's Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader.

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Burnham says 'this is a final chance to change' in his victory speech

Labour's Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader.

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Watch: Who is Andy Burnham?.. in 90 seconds

The former Mayor of Greater Manchester won the Makerfield by-election - paving the way to challenge Starmer.

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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

Tired of Iran, Trump refocuses on Ukraine – podcast

Donald Trump has signed a 14-point agreement with Iran, trying to bring an end to a war he helped start. Satisfied his work is done in the Middle East, Trump now wants to move onto peace in Ukraine. But is it that easy? Jenna Amatulli speaks to the Guardian’s Andrew Roth about the chances this peace deal will succeed, and why Trump is turning his attention back to Ukraine Archive: AP, Reuters Continue reading...

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

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.

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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham victory speech hijacked in Makerfield by-election chaos

The winner of the by-election had his speech hijacked

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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham Makerfield victory speech in full as he sends message to Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election and will launch an effort to oust Sir Keir Starmer

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