How does a Labour leadership contest work?

Matt Chorley explains what might happen now that Andy Burham has won a seat back in Parliament.

How Quickly Could Andy Burnham Become U.K. Prime Minister?

While Mr. Burnham’s leadership ambitions are clear, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that he would fight any challenge.

By Michael D. Shear

UK Bonds Fall as Burnham Win, Oil Prices Renew Fiscal Concerns - Bloomberg.com

UK Bonds Fall as Burnham Win, Oil Prices Renew Fiscal Concerns  Bloomberg.com

Andy Burnham will need to play a new card now

His winning campaign in Makerfield was long on hope but a vague prospectus won’t be enough in Number 10

Andy Burnham wins U.K. Parliament seat, key step in bid to oust prime minister

Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, is now positioned to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the governing Labour Party and to seize the top job.

By Steve Hendrix

Labour's Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer's rival, wins by-election and secures Parliament seat

The mayor of Greater Manchester won by a wide margin over the far-right Reform UK candidate in the Makerfield constituency. He now aims to become the leader of the Labour Party and unseat the prime minister.

Starmer says he will stand if there is a leadership contest after Burnham's win – video

The UK prime minister congratulated his rival on his victory in the Makerfield byelection. The scale of Andy Burnham's win in what could be the most consequential byelection in more than six decades puts him in a strong position to challenge Starmer who is struggling with some of the worst popularity ratings of any British leader. The PM said he would stand in a Labour leadership contest should one be triggered, but that he did not 'think that's a good thing for the country' Starmer says he...

Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain

Labour's Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the country.

By The Associated Press

Starmer’s future hangs in balance after Burnham’s Makerfield election win

Ashton-in-Makerfield, a town few knew of until recently, has potentially chosen the UK's next prime minister.

Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, opening path to challenging Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, defeating Reform UK by more than 9,000 votes with nearly 55% of the vote.

Labour's Andy Burnham wins byelection, setting up showdown with Keir Starmer to lead Britain

Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

UK: Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham wins parliament seat

The by-election victory paves the way for Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer's leadership.

‘King of the North’ Burnham wins seat, setting up bid to oust UK’s Starmer

Labour mayor Andy Burnham ⁠cleared a path to ⁠be able to attempt to oust ⁠British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after winning a parliamentary seat in northern England on Friday in what could be the most consequential local election in more than six decades. Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor nicknamed the “King of the North”, won the contest in Makerfield in northwest England with ‌24,927 of the votes, while the candidate for Nigel Farage’s populist Reform UK party came second with 15,696...

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What to know about Keir Starmer's successful rival, newly-elected Andy Burnham

Lawmaker Andy Burnham said Britain needed ​fundamental change, from its economy to its immigration system, to education and industry, after he won a parliamentary seat ​in the Makerfield by-election. The election was under intense scrutiny as it was triggered to give Burnham the possibility of challenging PM Keir Starmer for party leadership, for which he would be the favourite. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle tells us what to expect now.

By FRANCE24

How Burnham's resounding victory could lead to Starmer's downfall

Andy Burnham’s victory in a special U.K. election Friday could lead to the end of Keir Starmer’s premiership

By Pan Pylas

Who is Andy Burnham? The 'King of the North' who could replace Keir Starmer as UK PM

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By TOI World Desk

The series that predicted Burnham’s Makerfield victory

Fifty years ago, Bill Brand anticipated Labour's current upheaval

By Henry K Miller

Andy Burnham wins key UK poll, paving way for bid to challenge PM Starmer

Burnham is a former government minister who has been Greater Manchester mayor since 2017.

Does Burnham win mean Starmer's days as PM are numbered?

Andy Burnham's return to Westminster sets up a battle for the UK Prime Minister position, which could see Keir Starmer ousted after Mr Starmer insisted he would fight any leadership challenge.

Andy Burnham's election to parliament sets up bid to oust UK PM Starmer

Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor nicknamed the "King of the North," won the contest in Makerfield in northwest England with 54.8% of the vote.

Explained: How Andy Burnham Could Attempt To Replace Keir Starmer As UK PM

Burnham has said he would run in any leadership race, and is the frontrunner to replace Starmer. But some of his supporters are divided over how, and when, to challenge the prime minister.

Explainer: What is Andy Burnham's ‘Manchesterism’ vision for the UK?

By Andy Bruce and Sarah Young

Andy Burnham’s election to parliament sets up bid to oust UK PM Starmer

Labour mayor Andy Burnham cleared a path to ousting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after decisively winning a parliamentary seat in northern England on Friday in what could be most consequential local election in more than six decades. Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor nicknamed the “King of the North”, won the contest in Makerfield in […]

Andy Burnham's election to parliament sets up bid to oust UK PM Starmer

Labour mayor Andy Burnham cleared a path to ousting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after winning a parliamentary seat in northern England on Friday in what could be the most consequential local election in more than six decades. Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor nicknamed the “King of the North”, won the contest in Makerfield in northwest England with 24,927 votes, while the candidate for Nigel Farage’s populist Reform UK party came second with 15,696 votes. His victory means he will...

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Burnham wins key UK poll, paving way for bid to challenge PM Starmer

Veteran UK Labour politician Andy Burnham emphatically won a crunch by-election on Friday, securing a parliamentary seat and clearing the way for a widely expected leadership challenge against beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

By RFI

Starmer rival wins key UK by-election which may trigger bid to oust PM

Andy Burnham: Who is the 'King of the North' and how might he take Downing Street?

The coming days could see Burnham challenge Keir Starmer for leadership of Labour and the UK.

Andy Burnham's election win paves way for bid to oust UK PM Starmer

Burnham indicates he wanted to counter the rise of polarising, populist politics

By Reuters

Andy Burnham returns to Parliament as calls grow for Keir Starmer to step aside

Andy Burnham secured a decisive victory in the Makerfield by-election, returning to the House of Commons and placing fresh pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer as divisions within the Labour Party deepen. The former Greater Manchester mayor won 24,927 votes, taking 54.8 per cent of the vote in the Lancashire constituency. Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon finished second with 15,696 votes, equivalent to 34.5 per cent. Turnout reached 58.8 per cent, exceeding the constituency's participat...