Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challenge
Summary
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield byelection with a large majority, gaining 54% of the vote. This victory strengthens his position to challenge Keir Starmer’s leadership of the Labour Party in the UK.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham beat Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon by 9,231 votes in the Makerfield byelection.
- Labour received 54% of the vote, Reform UK got 35%, and Restore Britain 7%.
- Voter turnout was 58.75%, higher than the previous general election.
- Burnham plans to use this win to push for more political power for northern England.
- The byelection was triggered when Labour MP Josh Simons stepped down to let Burnham run.
- Burnham is expected to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour Party leadership soon.
- Starmer has said he will not resign and intends to fight any leadership challenge.
- Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting may also seek the Labour leadership shortly.
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