https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-andy-burnham-s-win-the-uk-is-set-to-test-how-far-charisma-can-shift-electoral-dynamicsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-andy-burnham-s-win-the-uk-is-set-to-test-how-far-charisma-can-shift-electoral-dynamicshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-andy-burnham-s-win-the-uk-is-set-to-test-how-far-charisma-can-shift-electoral-dynamics#u14050Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:16:28 +0000Andy Burnham secured a victory in the Makerfield by-election with 24,927 votes. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stepped down following the result. Burnham previously served as the mayor of Greater Manchester.What's confirmed:Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election with 24,927 votes and a majority of 9,231.Robert Kenyon of Reform came in second with 15,696 votes.Keir Starmer has resigned from his position as Prime Minister.Andy Burnham was the mayor of Greater Manchester.Still unconfirmed:Burnham intends to change how power is won and shared. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-andy-burnham-s-win-the-uk-is-set-to-test-how-far-charisma-can-shift-electoral-dynamicshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-andy-burnham-s-win-the-uk-is-set-to-test-how-far-charisma-can-shift-electoral-dynamics#u9479Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:16:26 +0000Andy Burnham has returned to parliament after a victory in the Makerfield by-election. The win has sparked a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Burnham's allies believe he is now positioned to take over as prime minister.What's confirmed:Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election.Burnham defeated Reform UK by more than 9,000 votes.Burnham secured nearly 55% of the vote.The result has led to a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.Still unconfirmed:Labour MPs and ministers are pressuring the Prime Minister to set an exit timetable.Burnham allies e