Has Burnham’s win in Makerfield sealed Starmer’s fate? - The Latest

Published June 19, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

Andy Burnham’s resounding win in the Makerfield byelection has set the stage for a leadership battle with Keir Starmer. The outgoing mayor of Greater Manchester received more votes than Reform and Restore combined, and the nature of the victory has prompted speculation he could replace Starmer as prime minister within weeks, if not days. Annie Kelly speaks to political correspondent Alexandra Topping

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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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