Andy Burnham triumphs in Makerfield byelection. The battle for Britain’s political future begins (opens original article in a new tab)

Andy Burnham secured a decisive victory in the Makerfield byelection, boosting Labour's prospects and raising questions about Prime Minister Keir Starmer's future leadership.

• Andy Burnham won the Makerfield byelection with 55% of the vote, doubling Labour's share from local elections in May.
• Burnham's victory over Nigel Farage's Reform UK suggests he could challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of Labour.
• Burnham's campaign manager called for an 'orderly transition' of power, implying Starmer may need to step aside.