Polls close in Makerfield byelection; Burnham eyes No 10
Polls have closed in the Makerfield byelection, with Andy Burnham predicted to win. The result could shape UK politics and Burnham's bid for Labour leadership.
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Burnham Wins Makerfield, Eyes National Leadership
Andy Burnham secured a landslide victory in the Makerfield byelection with over 50% of the vote, positioning himself for a potential leadership bid and calling for Labour unity.
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Andy Burnham delivers victory speech after winning Makerfield byelection, calling it a turning point for Labour and the North, urging unity and change.
Andy Burnham Wins Makerfield Byelection, Eyes Leadership
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection with 55% of the vote, defeating Reform UK's Robert Kenyon. The victory positions Burnham as a potential challenger to Keir Starmer's Labour leadership.
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Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection with 55% of vote, setting up a potential Labour leadership challenge against Keir Starmer. He calls it Labour's 'final chance to change'.
Starmer Vows to Contest Any Labour Leadership Challenge
Keir Starmer says he will stand in a Labour leadership contest if triggered, following Andy Burnham's decisive Makerfield byelection victory, amid growing calls for him to step aside.
Andy Burnham: Next PM? Podcast Analyzes His Path
Andy Burnham returns to Westminster as MP after winning Makerfield byelection. Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot discuss his potential challenge to Keir Starmer and what 'change' might look like.
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Burnham wins Makerfield by-election with 54.8% vote
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election with 54.8% of the vote, securing a 23-point swing from Reform UK in six weeks and paving the way for a potential Labour leadership challenge against Keir Starmer.
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Votes are being counted in the pivotal Makerfield by-election, with Labour's Andy Burnham predicted to launch a leadership bid if he wins. Reform UK and Restore Britain split the right-wing vote.
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Voting begins in Makerfield byelection, a historic contest that may determine Keir Starmer's leadership. Labour faces Reform UK challenge.
Makerfield by-election: What to expect as results loom
Polls close at 10pm in the Makerfield by-election, with results expected around 3-4am. Three likely scenarios: Labour wins big, Labour wins narrowly, or Reform wins. Andy Burnham's future at stake.
Makerfield voters back Restore Britain but can't name candidate
Voters in Makerfield leaning toward Restore Britain were unsure who their candidate is, despite backing the party's hard-right stance, as by-election looms.
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Rachael Maskell says Burnham should challenge Keir Starmer immediately if he wins the Makerfield byelection, as polls suggest a comfortable victory.
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Makerfield byelection: Burnham vs Reform UK
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How Restore Britain Could Hand Burnham Victory in Makerfield
With polls showing Restore Britain splitting the right-wing vote, Labour's Andy Burnham may benefit in the crucial Makerfield by-election, potentially reshaping UK politics.
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