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Andy Burnham wins UK by-election: Labour politician expected to challenge PM Starmer

Al Jazeera English

June 19, 2026

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A Labour politician seen as a potential challenger to Prime Minister Kier Starmer has secured a key by-election victory. Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham was elected MP for the Makerfield constituency in northern England, winning with over 25,000 votes. Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #UKPolitics #LabourParty #ByElection #AndyBurnham #KierStarmer #UKParliament #Makerfield #ManchesterPolitics #BritishPolitics #ElectionResult #AlJazeeraEnglish

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