Celebrations and a swift exit after a Burnham win ‘beyond our wildest dreams’
Andy Burnham celebrates with supporters at a victory rally at Ashton Town FC. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAndy…
Cabinet loyalists tell Starmer he has the weekend to set out timetable for exit
Keir Starmer called members of the cabinet on Friday afternoon to set out his determination to fight on. Photograph: WPA/Getty…
‘I’m not a Labour fan but I like Burnham’: relief in Makerfield among left, right and centre
Andy Burnham’s win was not just thanks to Labour loyalists. Photograph: Jon Super/APView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham’s win was not…
Andy Burnham: our next Prime Minister? – podcast
Andy Burnham: our next Prime Minister? – podcast 00:00:0000:00:00 Andy Burnham will return to Westminster as an MP, and potential…
Facts and figures: the Makerfield byelection result in numbers
Andy Burnham received more votes than the other 13 candidates combined. Photograph: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham received…
Binface, foxes and raving loonies: the UK’s proud history of costumed candidates
Binface, foxes and raving loonies: the UK’s proud history of costumed candidates British love of silliness comes to the fore…
Reform’s genius plan is finally coming into view: field terrible candidates then lose | Marina Hyde
Nigel Farage and Reform’s Makerfield byelection candidate, Rob Kenyon, drive away after casting their vote on Thursday. Photograph: Victoria Jones/ShutterstockView…
What next for Andy Burnham? Five key questions after Makerfield win
Andy Burnham told voters in Makerfield that his win would be a ‘turning point’ for the country in the early…
I saw all Reform’s weaknesses on display in Makerfield – Farage should be worried | John Harris
Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon with Nigel Farage as polling began in the Makerfield byelection, 18 June 2026. Photograph: Ryan…
‘Astonishing’ win for Andy Burnham puts pressure on Starmer to step aside
Andy Burnham won the seat with a majority of 9,231 – nearly double that enjoyed by his predecessor. Photograph: Adam…