Burnham says 'this is a final chance to change' in his victory speech
Burnham won by 9,231 votes and said Labour has no second chance to change after defeating Reform UK in the by-election.
- On Friday, Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, defeating Reform UK's Robert Kenyon by 9,231 votes and increasing Labour's vote share by 9.61%. Burnham called the result a potential "turning point" for British politics.
- Seeking a return to Westminster, Burnham left his Greater Manchester mayoralty to contest the seat vacated by Josh Simons. His victory defied national trends in a constituency where Reform UK previously made sweeping gains.
- Cabinet minister Lisa Nandy urged the Prime Minister to bring Burnham "back at the top table," while the Culture Secretary praised his "willingness to go out and fight for the change that people need."
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer has repeatedly insisted he will not quit and will fight any leadership challenge. Triggering a formal contest would require 81 MPs to support a challenger, though Burnham indicated he would not accept a government role.
- Former cabinet minister Louise Haigh urged Sir Keir to set out an "orderly and managed transition" of power. She told the BBC she hoped he would "do what's best for both the country and the Labour Party.
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