Andy Burnham: our next Prime Minister? – podcast

Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield byelection, defeating Reform UK. This victory means he will return to Westminster as a Member of Parliament.

Pb Presented by Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot, produced by Frankie Tobi, music by Axel Kacoutié; the executive producer was Ellie BuryThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-06-19 · 13:32 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

Andy Burnham: our next Prime Minister? – podcast

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Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield byelection, defeating Reform UK. This victory means he will return to Westminster as a Member of Parliament. The article suggests this positions him as a potential challenger to Keir Starmer. The podcast episode featuring Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot will discuss what a potential Prime Minister Andy Burnham might mean for the country.

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Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot chat through what happens next.

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Andy Burnham decisively beat Reform UK to win the Makerfield byelection.

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Andy Burnham will return to Westminster as an MP.

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Andy Burnham is a potential challenger to Keir Starmer.

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What would ‘change’ look like if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister?

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Andy Burnham will return to Westminster as an MP, and potential challenger to Keir Starmer, after decisively beating Reform UK to win the Makerfield byelection. Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot chat through what happens next What would ‘change’ look like if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister? Support The Guardian: theguardian.com/politicspod Continue reading...

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