Andy Burnham Speaks In Makerfield After By-Election Victory

ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham speaks to the press after his victory in yesterday's Makerfield by-election, at Ashton Town Football Club, on June 19, 2026 in Ashton in Makerfield, England. The previous Labour MP for Makerfield resigned to make way for Burnham's candidacy, setting up his return to Parliament and a potential challenge to Keir Starmer for Labour Party leadership and the premiership. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)