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Celebrations and a swift exit after a Burnham win ‘beyond our wildest dreams’, say supporters

After partying into the early hours, supporters were back for the new Makerfield MP’s victory rally which ended with a madcap escape

The Guardian - UK

Burnham the mystic with a mission is all smiles after Makerfield coronation

There would be no more sadness. No more despair. A change was a-coming – and he would work tirelessly to make it happen

The Guardian - UK

Facts and figures: the Makerfield byelection result in numbers

From the proportion of votes secured by Restore Britain, to the percentage point difference in Reform UK’s fortunes, here are the takeaways

The Guardian - UK

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Makerfield by-election – in numbers: How Andy Burnham stormed to victory in the decisive contest

The Manchester politician has bucked a trend of declining support for Labour – and political allies will be taking note

The Independent UK

Makerfield by-election result: Key numbers and historical trends

Andy Burnham increased the size of Labour’s lead over Reform from 13 percentage points in 2024 to 20 points.

Evening Standard

Who are Andy Burnham’s key allies in Westminster?

The former Labour minister will return to the Commons after his by-election victory in Makerfield

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham says Makerfield win can be ‘turning point’ for British politics

The decisive victory paved the way for a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard

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See the full Makerfield by-election results in charts and graphs

THE votes are being counted in Makerfield with the results due to be announced in the early hours of Friday morning, with Labour MPs having…

The National (Scotland)

Polls close in Makerfield byelection as Andy Burnham eyes No 10

Labour’s Greater Manchester mayor predicted to beat Reform but Keir Starmer is unlikely to easily step aside

The Guardian - UK

What time is the Makerfield by-election result announced and is there an exit poll?

Everything you need to know about the high-stakes vote that could determine the UK’s next prime minister

The Independent UK

Voters head to the polls in key UK by-election that could determine Britain's next PM

Burnham is regarded by many Labour MPs as the party's best chance of recovery following the disastrous May local elections.

Euronews

Starmer rival seeks win in UK poll pivotal to PM’s fate

ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, England - Britain was holding a key local election on Thursday that could trigger the endgame for Labour leader Keir Starmer’s beleaguered premiership, or win him a reprieve.

Bangkok Post

Starmer rival Andy Burnham seeks win in local UK poll pivotal to PM's fate

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is hoping to emerge triumphant from a key local election Thursday that could propel the popular Labour party veteran to the UK premiership. Several figures within the centre-left party are positioning themselves to challenge the deeply unpopular Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

France 24

Starmer rival seeks win in UK by-election pivotal to PM's fate

Britain was holding a key local election on Thursday that could trigger the endgame for Labour leader Keir Starmer's beleaguered premiership, or win him a reprieve.

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Evening Standard

Makerfield, Aberdeen & Arbroath by-elections: Key numbers and electoral history

Labour is defending Makerfield, while the SNP will hope to hold the two seats in Scotland.

The Economic Times

Why a by-election in northwest England could decide Keir Starmer's future

Britain holds a crucial by-election today. The vote could trigger a leadership challenge against Labour's Keir Starmer. Andy Burnham, a popular mayor, aims to win the seat to run for party leader. If he wins, Starmer's position becomes precarious. The outcome rests with voters in the Makerfield constituency. A result…

Evening Standard

Makerfield by-election: When will the result be announced?

By-election will decide if Andy Burnham returns to Westminster to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for leadership

Evening Standard

Streeting backs his Labour leadership rival Burnham at Makerfield by-election as 'race' starts to replace Starmer

Possible challengers to Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Prime Minister are already jockeying for position

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The Independent UK

Starmer warns Burnham not to throw UK into ‘chaos’ by launching bid for prime minister

Mr Burnham hopes to win Thursday’s Makerfield by-election and could then launch a campaign to replace Sir Keir as prime minister and Labour leader

Evening Standard

Starmer warns Burnham against ‘chaos’ of a leadership challenge

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he understood voters’ frustrations with him but he would not walk away from No 10.

The Guardian - UK

Illegal dump becomes ‘symbol of north-south divide’ at heart of Makerfield byelection

Failure to clear up rotting, rat-infested site is a key issue for local people as they weigh up politicians’ promises

The Guardian - UK

‘I wouldn’t flinch’: Burnham on social care, markets, Brexit – and the prospect of a general election

Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor sets out his priorities before Makerfield byelection – and what might happen after the vote

The Independent UK

Who are the Makerfield candidates and why is the by-election so important?

Polls suggest it will be a tight race between Labour candidate Andy Burnham and Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon

International Business Times UK

Andy Burnham Confirmed as Labour Candidate in Makerfield

Andy Burnham is confirmed as Labour's candidate in Makerfield and may use the seat to challenge for Labour leadership. He faces competition from both his party and Reform UK, who finished second in 2024.

The Guardian - UK

Who are Andy Burnham’s key aides and allies?

Manchester mayor continues to hone his political story, but will need deep organisation to win and wield power

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