Burnham says 'this is a final chance to change' in his victory speech

Burnham says 'this is a final chance to change' in his victory speech Labour's Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader. "Everyone knows that politics isn't working," he says in his acceptance speech. "Tonight could, just could, be the turning point". Burnham previously said he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest - he would need the support of at least 81 Labour MPs to join the race. The newly-elected MP for Makerfield, who held cabinet positions under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, says he always knew he would seek to return to Westminster to "complete that unfinished business" so the north of England could fulfil its "potential". Just now Andy Burnham Labour Party Keir Starmer Share Save Watch: Pomp and ceremony as King delivers speech in Parliament King Charles III has unveiled the government's agenda in a speech to Parliament. Politics Tory leader Kemi Badenoch on calling out the PM Politics Green Party leader Zack Polanski: 'It's up to government to fund social care' Politics From friendship to friction: Inside the growing tensions between Trump and Starmer BBC’s Sarah Smith examines how the Iran war has led to discrepancies between the US president and UK prime minister. Politics Watch: Reporter told to pose as gay for asylum claim A BBC reporter goes undercover and speaks to an adviser encouraging migrants to cheat the asylum system. Politics Will the UK ban social media for under 16s? As a US trial finds Meta and Google intentionally built addictive social media platforms, will the UK change its rules? Politics 'What is the height of the London Eye?' minister asked Migration minister Mike Tapp is unable to answer one of the questions on the UK citizenship test. Politics UK must obey international law over Iran, says Thornberry The conflict in the Middle East could continue "for some time”, the UK prime minister has warned. Politics Watch: How victory for the Green Party unfolded Labour, which took the Greater Manchester seat with more than 50% of the vote in 2024, was pushed into third place. Politics Watch: 'Working hard used to get you something', says plumber Hannah Spencer in victory speech In her acceptance speech, Hannah Spencer said she was “no different from every single person in this constituency”. Politics Watch: Peter Mandelson led away by police from Camden home The Metropolitan Police said a 72-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Politics Joining Reform would be like swapping football clubs, says mayor Conservative Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen says joining Reform would be like swapping Boro for NUFC. Politics 'I've never taken drugs or drunk alcohol,' says Polanski The Green Party leader reiterates his backing for "legalising and regulating" drugs. Politics Watch: Starmer condemns Trump's Nato remarks The UK was among several allies to join the US in Afghanistan from 2001, after it invoked Nato's collect