Ballots are currently being tallied in the closely contested Makerfield by-election. Should Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham emerge victorious, he is widely seen as a potential challenger to Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership and the premiership.
Published on 18 June 2026
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