NewsUKUK PoliticsEnglandN. IrelandScotlandWalesLIVEBurnham wins big majority in Makerfield by-election as pressure mounts on Starmer over leadershipLabour's Andy Burnham, who won 55% of the vote, says in his victory speech that this could be a "turning point" for the party.Chris Mason: Burnham's emphatic win leaves Starmer and Labour MPs with big decisionThe PM will see the stonking scale of Andy Burnham's victory - will it shift his outlook, his defiance, so frequently recently expressed?2 hrs agoPoliticsBurnham says 'this is a final chance to change' in his victory speechLabour's Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader.4 hrs agoPoliticsBrexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggestsAnalysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.10 hrs agoBusinessScottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 yearsThe Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry. 32 mins agoScotlandBurnham says Labour has final chance to change after Makerfield by-election winThe outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held off a challenge from Reform UK, behind by more than 9,000 votes.1 hr agoPoliticsSir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal successAndy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.4 hrs agoManchesterJarvis 'working round clock' to finalise defence planThe UK's new defence secretary is under pressure to publish the blueprint after repeated delays. Zack Polanski cleared over houseboat tax rowPolanski was registered to vote at an east London marina but was not paying council tax.Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy pricesThe Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.MP Cameron Thomas suspended amid police investigationIt is understood the MP was arrested by Gloucestershire Police on Wednesday.Number of job vacancies hits five year-lowLatest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff.Features and analysisWho is Andy Burnham? Returning MP who wants to be prime ministerThe outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.Who's in Keir Starmer's cabinet?An in-depth look at which Labour MPs are currently serving in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's cabinet. What is Burnham's path to becoming Labour leader and PM?How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand?Roy Hattersley: Labour politician who helped start the party's modernisationAble Labour politician, often at odds with his party, who became a successful author and columnist.Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safeEx-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".BBC InDepthThe Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got hereThe police response to the murder of Henry Nowak has triggered a heated transatlantic debate.Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales electionsLaura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls.Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson messThe decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.As Starmer faces war overseas, his party can't find peace at homeBritish politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.Watch/ListenThe moment Andy Burnham won Makerfield by-electionAndy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader.Only Andy Burnham could beat us in Makerfield, Reform UK board member saysReform UK's Dan Barker claimed his party would have beat "any other [Labour] candidate"Watch: Andy Burnham delivers victory speechAndy Burnham delivers his victory speech after Makerfiled by-election.Voters want the PM gone - Reform UK's TiceReform's Richard Tice responds to the result of the Makerfield by-election.'Imminent threat' to Starmer after Burnham's winWhat Andy Burnham's win in the Makerfield by-election means for the prime minister.
