On manoeuvres with Labour's 'Top Gun' - Andy Burnham (opens original article in a new tab)

Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election strengthens his bid to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership, with three key hurdles to overcome.

• Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, increasing Labour's majority and mobilizing anti-Reform UK voters.
• Burnham faces three challenges to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Prime Minister, including a leadership change and policy reforms.
• Professor John Curtice notes Burnham's potential to challenge Reform UK and the risk of Starmer's leadership being undermined.