Source: New York Times
“Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester in northern England, won a seat in Parliament on Thursday, a pivotal step in his plans to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour Party and the country. Mr. Burnham easily defeated a field of more than a half-dozen candidates, winning 24,937 votes — a resounding majority of about 55 percent. … When Mr. Burnham might challenge the prime minister — and how Mr. Starmer will respond — remains unclear. The prime minister has said he will fight to stay in the office he won almost two years ago. But several Labour lawmakers have publicly said Mr. Starmer should step aside, for the good of the party and the country, if Mr. Burnham challenges him.” (06/19/26)
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/19/world/makerfield-election-results-uk-burnham