Burnham Expresses Ambition to Challenge Starmer's Leadership
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has indicated his intention to contest a by-election, potentially setting the stage for a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer.
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Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has signaled his desire to challenge Keir Starmer's leadership within the Labour Party.
He plans to run in a by-election in Makerfield, where he recently achieved a victory over Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in a significant poll.
This move could mark a pivotal moment in Labour politics as Burnham seeks to return to Westminster.
Updates
Update at 09:21 UTC on 2026-06-19
Financial Times reported Greater Manchester mayor defeats Farage’s Reform UK in pivotal Makerfield poll.
Sources: Financial Times