Andy Burnham wins key UK by-election, paving way to challenge Keir Starmer | TheBriefWire
Andy Burnham wins key UK by-election, paving way to challenge Keir Starmer
Published 19 June 2026 · politics
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has cruised to victory in a high-stakes by-election in northern England, paving the way for him to challenge Prime Minister
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has cruised to victory in a high-stakes by-election in northern England, paving the way for him to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership of the Labour Party and the United Kingdom. Al Jazeera's Jonah Hull joins live from the polling centre in Wigan, northern England. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: June 19, 2026 • 8:29 AM IST · Updated: June 19, 2026 • 11:12 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has cruised to victory in a high-stakes by-election in northern England, paving the way for him to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership of the Labour Party and the United Kingdom.
Al Jazeera's Jonah Hull joins live from the polling centre in Wigan, northern England.
Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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