Has Burnham’s win in Makerfield sealed Starmer’s fate? - The Latest
Jun 19, 2026•15 min
Episode description
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 Andy Burnham wins by huge majority. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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