‘His time has come’: Makerfield voters want Burnham to become prime minister – as long as he doesn’t forget them (opens original article in a new tab)

Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election with a decisive majority, positioning him as a potential Labour leadership contender and a symbol of hope for reconnecting with working-class voters.

• Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election with 54.8% of the vote, securing a majority of over 9,000 votes.
• Burnham's victory is seen as a potential stepping stone for his leadership challenge against Keir Starmer within Labour.
• Voters in Makerfield expressed hope that Burnham could reconnect Labour with working-class values and bring change to the party.