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Labour MPs turn on each other in debate ahead of Makerfield by-election

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The Independent UK

Lisa Nandy slams Labour MP for ‘breathtaking arrogance’ in clash over Makerfield by-election

Lisa Nandy has slammed Clive Lewis for displaying “breathtaking arrogance” in a clash over the upcoming Makerfield by-election.

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham looks set to become the next prime minister – here’s what that could mean for Britain

‘Manchesterism’ underpins veteran politician’s plan for Britain. Here’s what Burnham says he would do as PM

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UK democracy under ‘immense strain’ with just 3% of voters able to tell if a video is real or AI, charity warns

Exclusive: With the crunch Makerfield by-election this month and a general election less than three years away, charity has urged ministers to act

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham by-election posters torn down in Makerfield

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The Independent UK

Andy Burnham shares footage of man tearing down campaign posters ahead of Makerfield by-election

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has shared footage showing a man tearing down posters supporting him ahead of the upcoming Makerfield by-election.

The Independent UK

Thames Water should be nationalised, says Andy Burnham

Exclusive: Labour’s Makerfield byelection candidate advocates public ownership of water companies as he prepares for potential leadership bid

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Labour infighting a ‘distraction’ from serious issues, Starmer warns

Andy Burnham, Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election, and Wes Streeting have said they would stand if a leadership challenge is triggered.

Evening Standard

Burnham needed to distance himself from Starmer’s ‘toxic’ Labour to boost hopes of by-election win, allies say

Exclusive: Allies of the Greater Manchester mayor have told The Independent that the decision to finally come clean publicly about his leadership ambitions was necessary to prove to voters in Makerfield that he will change Labour’s ‘toxic’ brand

The Independent UK

Starmer can survive a leadership challenge, attorney general insists after Burnham says he’d enter race for No 10

Lord Hermer, the attorney general, said ‘no one has ever got rich betting against’ the Labour leader after Andy Burnham fired the starting gun on his campaign to become prime minister

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer ‘will not walk away’ after Andy Burnham vows leadership challenge

Mr Burnham is one of 14 candidates standing in the Makerfield by-election.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer if he wins poll

Andy Burnham says will challenge Keir Starmer for the UK Labour leadership if he wins the Makerfield by-election.

AAP

‘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 Guardian - UK

Makerfield by-election debate live: Burnham announces he will challenge Starmer at first hustings

Reform candidate Robert Kenyon refused to apologise to Carol Vorderman for sexist comments

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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

The National (Scotland)

Who is on BBC Question Time Makerfield by-election special tonight?

A special edition of the BBC's weekly political debate programme question time will be broadcast live from Makerfield this evening

The Independent UK

The real reason Farage has seized on the murder of Henry Nowak

ANALYSIS: While Keir Starmer expressed his fury at Nigel Farage’s intervention, political editor David Maddox warns that the Reform UK leader is engaging in the most naked of political opportunism

The Guardian - UK

Makerfield voters see cost of living and high street among top priorities, poll shows

Exclusive: Voters value changes ‘so we can afford to actually have a life’, as well as immigration policy and honesty in politicians

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The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham offers Labour a refreshing new voice to reach lost voters – but with what message?

It will take more than blokeish affability to reach across the Brexit faultline that scars British politics, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham could introduce 10-year plan to nationalise ‘broken’ water industry

The Greater Manchester mayor said reform is needed to put the public interest first

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham rules out early general election if he dethrones Keir Starmer as Prime Minister

Mr Burnham is tipped to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership if he is successful in winning the Makerfield by-election.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham rules out snap general election if he becomes Prime Minister

Mr Burnham is tipped to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership if he is successful in winning the Makerfield by-election.

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham accuses water companies of ‘profiteering’ during cost-of-living crisis

Mr Burnham promised a vote for him in Makerfield would be a vote to ‘change Labour’

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.

Evening Standard

‘It’s a given Starmer will go,’ says London MP Rosena Allin-Khan as she heads to Makerfield by-election

Keir Starmer has vowed to fight any moves by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to replace him as PM

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