No champagne corks but a quiet pint for Burnham after seismic 3am victory

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The Makerfield byelection was seen as a significant test for Labour, particularly after the party's poor performance in recent council elections in the area. Andy Burnham's victory comes as a major boost to the party, which had been facing challenges in the constituency. The win is also notable as it sets the stage for Burnham's future plans, with the incoming MP expected to play a key role in Labour's broader campaign.

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No champagne corks but a quiet pint for Burnham after seismic 3am victory

No wild celebrations after Makerfield byelection win as incoming Labour MP signals the start of an even bigger campaign UK politics – live updates Andy Burnham wins by huge majority While an election count normally feels like an ending, the culmination of long campaign, in Makerfield the declaration of Andy Burnham as the constituency’s new MP felt like just the beginning. In the days and weeks leading up to polli…