Labour leadership battle looms as Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election (opens original article in a new tab)

Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, securing his return to Westminster and setting up a challenge to Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

• Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, increasing Labour's majority.
• Burnham's victory sets up a challenge to Sir Keir Starmer's leadership within Labour.
• Burnham resigned as Greater Manchester mayor to contest the seat, calling it his 'touchstone'.