Andy Burnham wins crucial UK by-election, in blow to Keir Starmer - Al Jazeera

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Special Election, Clearing Path to Challenge Starmer

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The New York TimesBurnham says his win in Makerfield by-election could be turning point BBCMakerfield byelection: Andy Burnham says Labour has ‘final chance to change' after huge win over Reform UK – UK politics live The GuardianBritain's Keir Starmer could face imminent challenge as key rival Andy Burnham wins special election NBC News

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Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election, setting the wheels in motion for a Labour leadership race and a battle for No10.Mr Burnham won the seat with 24,927 votes.Turnout increased in the seat compared to the General Election, rising to 58.8 per cent.Second in the vote was Reform UK's Robert Kenyon, who earned 15,696 votes.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say And Restore Britain's Rebecca Shepherd took in 3,111 votes, at 6.8 per cent of the total vote.Mr Burnham's margin of victory was greater than Restore's final share, despite fears of Restore "splitting the vote" being raised during the campaign.Restore leader Rupert Lowe said votes did not "belong" to any party as counting was underway.The Conservatives received fewer than 1,000 votes, with the Greens, and Liberal Democrats receiving less than 500 - collectively earning no more than three per cent of the total vote.And the new MP's victory speech - briefly delayed by protests from fellow candidates - detailed his hopes for...

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Andy Burnham wins crucial UK by-election, in blow to Keir Starmer

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**Summary:** Andy Burnham, the Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester, has won the crucial Makerfield by-election, which is seen as a significant victory for Labour and could potentially challenge Keir Starmer's leadership. **Why It Matters:** This win raises concerns about the stability of the current government and could lead to increased