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Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is elected to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom after

2026 Makerfield by-election — Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is elected to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom after winning a by-election in Makerfield, setting up a leadership challenge t

Published June 18, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2026 Makerfield by-election.

Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is elected to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom after winning a by-election in Makerfield, setting up a leadership challenge to prime minister Keir Starmer. [https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/19/andy-burnham-wins-makerfield-byelection-paving-way-labour-leadership-challenge ( The Guardian )]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-06-18).