Andy Burnham, Labour’s most popular politician, beat the populist right-wing Reform U.K. party in the Makerfield by-election. The decisive victory will energize his bid to become prime minister.
Burnham Wins Makerfield By-Election, Clearing Path to Challenge Starmer as UK Prime Minister
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Wed 09:00 - Politico EU
Makerfield by-election: It’s the final campaign day — live updates
Wed 09:53 - Al Jazeera English
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Wed 14:19 - BBC Politics
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Thu 03:45 - Le Figaro
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Thu 04:01 - NYT Europe
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Thu 05:17 - BBC Politics
Voters in Scotland head to the polls for Westminster by-elections
Thu 09:42 - Euronews
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Thu 10:31 - France 24
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Thu 16:30 - Middle East Eye
Makerfield by-election: This may finally be the end for Starmer
Thu 23:32 - Al Jazeera English
Vote counting begins in high-stakes UK by-election
Fri 00:44 - Sky News (UK)
Tories and SNP win Scottish by-elections - as Labour come fourth in both races
Fri 02:11 - Al Jazeera English
Andy Burnham wins key UK by-election, paving way to challenge Keir Starmer
Fri 02:27 - France 24
Starmer rival Burnham wins Makerfield as Labour leadership speculation grows
Fri 03:32 - BBC Politics
Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years
Fri 03:46 - NYT Europe
Burnham Wins Makerfield By-Election, Clearing Path to Challenge Starmer as UK Prime Minister
Fri 03:58 - DW All
UK: Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham wins parliament seat
Fri 03:58 - DW Top
UK: Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham wins parliament seat
Fri 04:04 - BBC Politics
Burnham says his win in Makerfield by-election could be turning point
Fri 04:35 - BBC Headlines
Burnham says 'this is a final chance to change' in his victory speech