Labour's Andy Burnham has won a by-election in northern England, fuelling speculation that he could mount a challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Starmer’s popularity has cratered since he led the center-left Labour Party to a landslide election victory in July 2024. Labour is losing liberal voters to the growing Green Party, and facing a rising Reform UK, which consistently leads in nationwide opinion polls.
Starmer's main rival wins key Makerfield election, looks to premiership
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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
Why UK’s Makerfield by-election matters far beyond one parliamentary seat
Wed 14:19 - BBC Politics
Final push for votes in high stakes Makerfield by-election
Thu 03:45 - Le Figaro
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Thu 04:01 - NYT Europe
Why the By-Election in Makerfield Will Have Giant Consequences for the UK
Thu 05:17 - BBC Politics
Voters in Scotland head to the polls for Westminster by-elections
Thu 09:42 - Euronews
Voters head to the polls in key UK by-election that could determine Britain's next PM
Thu 10:31 - France 24
Starmer rival seeks win in UK by-election pivotal to prime minister's fate
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
Fri 04:59 - Sky News (UK)
Why the Tories' by-election win in Scotland is significant
Fri 05:11 - Al Jazeera English
Burnham by-election victory raises stakes for Starmer
Fri 06:52 - BBC Headlines
Burnham says 'tonight could be the turning point' in his victory speech
Fri 06:56 - Washington Examiner
Labour’s Andy Burnham’s special election win could spell doom for Starmer as prime minister
Fri 07:07 - Euronews
Andy Burnham wins key UK by-election, setting up Labour leadership battle with Starmer
Fri 07:26 - Financial Times
Burnham storms to by-election victory in challenge to Starmer
Fri 09:09 - France 24
Starmer's main rival wins key Makerfield election, looks to premiership
Fri 09:31 - France 24
Labour hopes for 'smooth transition' as Starmer rival wins critical election