What Makerfield makes of Andy Burnham prompted by-election?

BBC Radio Manchester asked people in the constituency what they think of having a by-election

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Labour’s faultlines are back with a vengeance

The past few weeks have exposed the cracks that Starmer has spent two years trying to paper over

UK PM Starmer's rivals make cautious moves

Although the UK prime minister has been fiercely criticized within Labour, none of his opponents have so far put themselves forward to replace him. The procedure to oust the leader is complex and risky.

Pound heads for worst week in 18 months as Burnham lines up Labour bid

UK government borrowing costs jump amid political uncertainty and oil price rise that fuelled inflation worries Business live – latest updates The pound was heading for its worst week in 18 months on Friday as City traders anticipated that the UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, could face a challenge from the Manchester mayor, Andy Burnham, later this year. After days of uncertainty over Starmer’s future, sterling dropped by almost three cents, or 2%, during the week to $1.336 on Friday, a fi...

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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces challenges from his own party

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces challengers from his own Labor Party seeking to oust him after bad local election results.

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Pressure mounts on embattled UK PM Keir Starmer as rivals circle

Wes Streeting, a key Starmer rival, backed Manchester's Andy Burnham as among the best options to challenge Starmer.

Why Britain’s potential next PM is putting investors on edge

Traders fear a new left-leaning U.K. government led by Andy Burnham would challenge the country's fiscal discipline.

Possible contenders in UK Labour Party leadership race

As embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a likely leadership contest, several rivals are getting into position to stand against him to lead the Labour party and the country.

UK borrowing costs hit 28-year-high as City braces for Burnham challenge

The pound is also on track for its worst week since 2024 amid growing concern over political instability.

By Holly Williams

Possible contenders in U.K. Labour Party leadership race

If a leadership race is triggered, the winner will be selected by the party membership

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Labour’s “horrible but necessary” week

The news that Andy Burnham found a seat to stand in shook Labour out of its leadership deadlock

By Ailbhe Rea

Investors take fright as left-leaning candidate secures path to UK parliament

Britain’s borrowing costs surged on Friday after Andy Burnham, a regional mayor on the left of the governing Labour Party, secured a possible path to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer, alarming investors and deepening a leadership crisis. Starmer is struggling to hold on to power after a tumultuous week when a main rival in government […]

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Will Andy Burnham win the Makerfield by-election?

Contest provides a route back to Westminster but threat of Reform and dwindling Labour support make path far from secure

By Will Barker, The Week UK

Possible contenders in UK Labour Party leadership race

Explore the potential contenders in the UK Labour Party leadership race. Learn about Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner, Andy Burnham, and others vying for the t Read More: https://punchng.com/possible-contenders-in-uk-labour-party-leadership-race/

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UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues

UK government borrowing costshave reached a new 18-year high and the pound has fallen as the battle for the Labour leadership took another twist with Andy Burnham's decision to fight a by-election.

By Emmanuel Tetteh