Who is Andy Burnham? 'King of the north' gains momentum to challenge Starmer after UK by-election (opens original article in a new tab)

Andy Burnham won a key UK by-election, boosting his prospects to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership, as Starmer warned against a challenge but offered a cabinet role.

• Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, defeating Reform UK's Robert Kneyon.
• Burnham's victory increases Labour's vote share by 10 points in the area and positions him for a potential leadership challenge against Keir Starmer.
• Starmer warned Burnham against challenging his leadership but offered a cabinet position if he won.