# Burnham victory in Makerfield by-election clears path to challenge Starmer

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Podcast: [Headline News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/headline-news-207830)
Published: 2026-06-19T03:54:00+00:00
Episode link: 1_2720721
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Andy Burnham's election win in Makerfield clears the path for him to challenge British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour Party and the country.

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