How can Andy Burnham become prime minister and what comes next for Britain?

How can Andy Burnham become prime minister and what comes next for Britain? Submitted by Imran Mulla on Fri, 06/19/2026 - 11:04 Former Greater Manchester mayor's victory in the Makerfield by-election could have monumental consequences for the country New Labour MP for Makerfield Andy Burnham speaks to supporters and members of the media on the morning after his by-election victory, 19 June 2026 (AFP) Off Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, has become MP for Makerfield and is now the frontrunner to