Andy Burnham's win means change at the top for Greater Manchester (opens original article in a new tab)

Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election has led to a mayoral election in Greater Manchester, as sitting MPs cannot hold the regional mayor position. The new voting system for the mayoral election will be implemented, and Burnham plans to challenge Labour's leadership.

• Andy Burnham's return to parliamentary politics triggered a Greater Manchester mayoral by-election due to incompatibility between MP and mayor roles.
• The mayoral role includes police, transport, and health responsibilities, with a new voting system set for the election.
• Burnham plans to challenge Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer after his parliamentary victory.