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Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election in landslide, triggering Labour leadership crisis
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June 19, 2026
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3:38Now PlayingAndy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election with a record-breaking majority, securing 55% of the vote and more than 20 points ahead of his Reform opponent.
The prime minister has vowed to fight any leadership challenge, but sources close to Burnham say a contest would be "brutal" and "very unlikely" that Starmer could win.
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