Burnham wins by-election, returns to parliament
Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester mayor, won the Makerfield by-election, defeating Reform UK and returning to parliament.
June 19, 2026
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Andy Burnham, the Labour mayor of Greater Manchester, won the by-election in the Makerfield constituency on June 19, 2026, securing a return to parliament. He defeated the candidate from the hard-right Reform UK party, according to verified results from the BBC.
Burnham, 56, served as a government minister under former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and has been mayor since 2017. His victory in this northwest England seat, previously held by Labour, was widely expected.
The by-election was triggered by the resignation of the previous Labour MP. Burnham's win is seen as strengthening his position within the party, though he has not formally declared a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Makerfield by-election?
Andy Burnham, the Labour mayor of Greater Manchester, won the by-election on June 19, 2026.
What is Andy Burnham's political background?
He served as a government minister under Gordon Brown and has been mayor of Greater Manchester since 2017.
Does this by-election affect Keir Starmer's position?
Burnham's win strengthens his standing within Labour, but he has not declared a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
