Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer (opens original article in a new tab)

Labour's Andy Burnham won a special election in Makerfield, positioning him to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership.

• Andy Burnham won a special election in Makerfield, northwest England.
• Burnham's victory positions him to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership.
• Burnham defeated Rob Kenyon of Reform UK, an anti-immigration party.