Burnham wins: Inside the Makerfield by-election

POLITICO's Westminster Insider by POLITICO Europe

Jun 19, 202635:19News & Politics

Andy Burnham is the new Labour MP for Makerfield, heading for parliament and, likely, Number 10. But what does his momentous win here on the outskirts of Wigan tell us about his chances of masterminding a wider Labour re...

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