Andy Burnham, the UK’s Labour candidate for Makerfield, speaks in front of supporters during the by-election in Makerfield, England, on June 18, 2026. AP Photo/Jon SuperLabour party favorite Andy Burnham cleared a path to ousting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday after winning a parliamentary seat in the north of England.The former mayor of Greater Manchester won the seat by a clear majority over Reform UK, with his return to national politics expected to spark a leadership challenge to the under-pressure Starmer.
Starmer Rival Wins By-Election, Paving Way for Leadership Challenge
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