Andy Burnham’s by-election win propels him into the race to replace Keir Starmer
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What happened
Andy Burnham won a by-election in Makerfield with 54.8% of the vote after needing a Commons seat to run for Labour leader. The result followed Keir Starmer’s resignation as prime minister and fueled speculation that Burnham could become his successor. A viral photo from the announcement, featuring satirical candidates Count Binface and Robert Poole in a fox costume, became a symbol of British political theatre.
- 01Starmer resigned after months of pressure and falling support.
- 02Burnham won the Makerfield by-election with 54.8% of the vote.
- 03He needed a Commons seat to run for Labour leader.
- 04The result boosted Burnham as a leading contender to replace Starmer.
- 05A viral photo featured Burnham between Count Binface and a fox-costumed activist.
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