Andy Burnham’s win means change at the top for Greater Manchester
Burnham victory in Makerfield means Greater Manchester must find a new regional mayor. Source link
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Sir John Curtice: Burnham’s win represents remarkable personal success for him
Meanwhile, Makerfield should have been prime territory for Burnham’s principal opponents, Reform. The party’s support is heavily concentrated among those
Sir John Curtice: Burnham’s win represents remarkable personal success for him
Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.
Burnham says ‘this is a final chance to change’ in his victory speech
Labour’s Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader.
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