Andy Burnham Is An MP Again. What Happens Now?

Keir Starmer's biggest rival is finally in a position to challenge the PM.

Political Correspondent

Andy Burnham has just won the Makerfield by-election by a landslide, meaning he is finally in a position to challenge Keir Starmer.

His win in the north-west constituency – with a healthy majority of over 9,000 – means Burnham is now an MP once again after a nine-year absence from Westminster, and Starmer’s premiership has now reached a new level of jeopardy.

As Labour’s most popular politician, the soon-to-be-former Greater Manchester mayor is seen by his supporters as the only man who can win back disillusioned voters from Reform UK.

So what happens now? Here’s what could unfold in the coming days.

When Might Burnham Make A Move?

He is not expected to challenge Starmer before he is sworn in as Makerfield MP in the House of Commons next week.

But he........

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