The MPs nominating Burnham are about to be disappointed

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Andy Burnham, Labour MP for Makerfield, takes a "Selfie" with the Parliamentary Labour Party after his swearing-in at the Houses of Parliament on June 22, 2026 in London, England.

Last week Andy Burnham won 54% of the vote in the Makerfield by-election, paving his way to return to Westminster as an MP and challenger to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership.

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