Andy Burnham poised to challenge UK PM after 'circus' by-election win (opens original article in a new tab)

A by-election in Makerfield saw Andy Burnham, a Labour mayor, win decisively, potentially setting the stage for a challenge against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Reform UK's Robert Kenyon, running on populist platforms, lost despite his party's growing influence.

• Andy Burnham, mayor of Manchester, won the Makerfield by-election with a large margin.
• Burnham's victory has raised expectations that he may challenge UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour Party.
• Reform UK's Robert Kenyon, running on anti-immigration and anti-woke platforms, lost to Burnham despite growing support for his party.