Andy Burnham, Labour politician and Mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a significant byelection in Makerfield, boosting his chances of becoming the UK's next Prime Minister. His victory signals a potential shift in British politics, challenging current leader Keir Starmer.
Andy Burnham, maire de Grand Manchester, a remporté l'élection partielle de Makerfield avec 54,8 % des voix, battant largement son opposant de Reform UK. Cette victoire est vue comme un tournant pour le Labour et relance les spéculations sur une candidature de Burnham à Downing Street.
Andy Burnham, maire du Grand Manchester, a remporté une élection partielle à Makerfield avec 54,8 % des voix, battant son opposant de Reform UK. Cette victoire est vue comme un tournant pour le parti travailliste et renforce les spéculations sur une future candidature à Downing Street.
Andy Burnham secured a landslide by-election victory in Makerfield, returning to Westminster after nine years as Greater Manchester mayor. His win was attributed to a coalition of voters from the left, centre, and even the right, united against the 'divisive' politics of the right-wing parties Reform UK and Restore Britain.
Andy Burnham secured a landslide by-election victory in Makerfield, returning to Westminster after nine years as Greater Manchester mayor. His win was attributed to a coalition of voters from the left, centre, and even the right, united against the 'divisive' politics of the right-wing parties.
Reform UK's mixed byelection results, including a disappointing second place in Makerfield, raise concerns for Nigel Farage. Issues with candidate selection, tactical voting, and a new right-wing competitor, Restore Britain, highlight challenges for the party.
Reform UK's mixed byelection results, including a disappointing second place in Makerfield and distant seconds in Gorton and Denton, raise concerns for Nigel Farage. Issues include candidate selection, vulnerability to tactical voting, and competition from the right.
Britain's Labour government faces a potential leadership election as PM Sir Keir Starmer vows to contest, while Andy Burnham returns to parliament and signals his intent to challenge. Burnham's decisive by-election win in Makerfield fuels speculation about a leadership bid.
Reform UK is investigating if sexist social media posts by its Makerfield byelection candidate, Robert Kenyon, hurt its chances. Despite hopes for a close contest, Andy Burnham won decisively, with voters citing Kenyon's lewd comments, particularly women, as a deterrent. Nigel Farage acknowledged disappointment and urged Restore UK voters to switch to Reform.
Labour MPs and cabinet ministers are urging Keir Starmer to consider an "orderly exit" amid growing support for Andy Burnham to become leader and potentially prime minister. Burnham's significant byelection victory has fueled speculation about a leadership challenge, with some MPs prepared to back him. Starmer, however, insists he will fight any contest.
Labour cabinet ministers and grandees are reportedly urging Keir Starmer not to fight a leadership challenge and to prepare for an 'orderly exit.' Andy Burnham, following a significant byelection victory, is seen as a potential successor, with sources suggesting around 200 MPs could back his nomination. Starmer, however, insists he will fight any contest.
Labour MPs are reportedly unified in believing Andy Burnham is destined for Downing Street, with many viewing an inevitable leadership contest as a "coronation." While Keir Starmer insists he will run, his position as Prime Minister hinges on commanding the confidence of MPs, a situation that led to Boris Johnson's downfall.
Andy Burnham's Makerfield by-election win positions him as a strong contender for Labour leadership. Potential key roles in a future government are highlighted for allies like Louise Haigh, Anneliese Midgley, Miatta Fahnbulleh, Josh Simons, Kate Green, Kevin Lee, Lucy Powell, Ed Miliband, Heidi Alexander, Neal Lawson, Lord O'Neill, and Richard Hughes.
Andy Burnham's win in the Makerfield by-election signals a potential leadership challenge to Keir Starmer. Burnham's policies suggest a focus on public control of utilities, social care reform, re-industrialisation, and alternative education routes, while adhering to fiscal rules.
Le Premier ministre britannique Keir Starmer, déjà impopulaire, fait face à une contestation interne croissante au sein du parti travailliste. La victoire d'Andy Burnham à une législative partielle pourrait précipiter un défi pour sa direction.
Le Premier ministre britannique Keir Starmer fait face à une contestation croissante au sein du parti travailliste, notamment après la victoire d'Andy Burnham à une législative partielle. Miné par l'impopularité et des défaites électorales, Starmer refuse de démissionner, mais son autorité est affaiblie.
Kemi Badenoch stated that the Scottish Conservatives' victory in the Aberdeen South by-election, their first since 1973, sends a significant message to Labour and the SNP. Douglas Lumsden won the seat, emphasizing the importance of the oil and gas sector. The SNP also secured a win in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.
The Scottish Conservatives secured their first by-election victory since 1973 in Aberdeen South, with Douglas Lumsden winning the seat. Kemi Badenoch hailed the win as a message to Labour and the SNP, emphasizing its national significance for jobs, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Meanwhile, the SNP held the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry seat.
British elections feature a tradition of joke candidates, like Count Binface and a fox mascot, who stand in elections to protest or make political points. These candidates, often seen at televised results, highlight the manual counting process and the unique British electoral culture.
Der Labour-Politiker Andy Burnham hat die Nachwahl in Makerfield gewonnen. Dieser Sieg wird als wichtiger Meilenstein für die Labour-Partei und ihren Chef Keir Starmer betrachtet, der darin ein Zeichen für seine eigene politische Zukunft sieht.
In der Labour-Partei tobt ein interner Machtkampf zwischen Andy Burnham und Premierminister Keir Starmer. Es geht weniger um politische Inhalte als um mangelnde politische Präsentation und Handwerk. Starmer setzt auf solides Auftreten, Burnham auf Volksnähe, doch beiden fehlt eine klare Vision.
Keir Starmer kündigt an, bei einer Neuwahl der Labour-Führung erneut zu kandidieren. Dies folgt auf den Wahlsieg seines potenziellen Rivalen Andy Burnham, der ein Unterhausmandat errang. Burnham könnte Starmer als Parteichef und Premierminister herausfordern.
Labour-Chef Keir Starmer will sich einer Abstimmung um den Parteivorsitz stellen, nachdem sein Rivale Andy Burnham die Nachwahl im Bezirk Makerfield gewonnen hat. Burnham zieht ins Unterhaus ein und könnte Starmer herausfordern.
Andy Burnham's allies are discussing a potential 10-year plan for public ownership of utilities, starting with Thames Water. Other proposals include cost of living support, greater devolution of power to regional leaders, reforms to MP 'whipping' systems, and potential electoral reform.
