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Is Andy Burnham going to be the next UK prime minister? | BBC News
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11:43Now PlayingAndy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election, securing nearly 55% of the vote.
The victory has paved the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour party leadership.
Burnham said his win could mark a "turning point" for the country, and Starmer has confirmed he would run in any possible leadership election.
But what actually happens now? BBC Journalist Jo Crawford and BBC Politics Editor Chris Mason are in Makerfield to explain.
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