Episode
‘Andy Burnham is going to be Prime Minister’
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- Electoral Dysfunction
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- Jun 19, 2026
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- 2438
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Summary
Andy Burnham is coming back to Westminster – is he about to become prime minister? And could Sir Keir Starmer be in denial? After a stunning victory in the Makerfield by-election, Burnham has gone from mayor of Greater Manchester to Labour MP, instantly kickstarting the speculation about a challenge to Starmer's leadership. So is this the beginning of the end for Starmer and will his MPs turn against him? Harriet has the lowdown from inside the Labour party – so how quickly will it kick off? Beth Rigby has raced back from Makerfield to join Harriet Harman and Ruth Davidson as they dissect one of the most consequential by-election results in recent political history and they’re answering some of your questions along the way. Plus, Ruth has the latest from Scotland after the by-elections in Aberdeen South and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry. Is this a change in fortune for the Tories? Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email [email protected] . Find out how to subscribe to our members' club, Sky News Insider, here: https://skynews.com/electoraldysfunction Sky News Insider requires a paid subscription and is available to UK listeners aged 18 and over.