# Burnham’s Win Could Shake Labour

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Podcast: [Dublin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dublin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7597080)
Published: 2026-06-06T17:22:54+00:00
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John McDonnell warns that Labour’s future hinges on the Makerfield byelection: a Burnham loss could trigger chaos, while a win might force Starmer’s resignation and pave the way for Burnham’s leadership without a fight. He argues Starmer’s plummeting trust is hard to recover from, and no other contender—like Wes Streeting—has the backing to challenge him. Though Burnham’s past stances hurt him, McDonnell now sees his Manchester mayoral work as proof he can unite communities. With the byelection a tight race, a Labour defeat could hand Reform a major boost at a pivotal moment for the UK. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3297b979f7442c12

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