New Labour Party MP for Makerfield, Andy Burnham speaks to supporters and members of the media, the morning after his by-election victory, at Ashton Town FC, in Ashton in Makerfield, north-west England on June 19, 2026.
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Labour's Andy Burnham won a significant majority at the Makerfield by-election - 55% of the vote - paving the way for him to challenge the prime minister.
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