The State of It: Andy Burnham wins Makerfield: what happens now?

我国现状:安迪·伯纳姆赢得梅克菲尔德之战:接下来将发生什么?

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2026-06-19

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Andy Burnham's victory in Makerfield makes him Labour leader and prime minister in waiting. How will the next days and weeks play out? Keir Starmer has said he will stand in a leadership contest if one is triggered. So does that mean a bloody contest rather than a coronation? In a special episode recorded live on Times Radio with Ed Vaizey, we go through the possible scenarios. Hosts: Ed Vaizey, presenter, Times RadioSteven Swinford, political editor, The TimesLara Spirit, deputy political editor, The Sunday Times Producers: Harry Kitson, Erin Carney Executive producer: Molly Guinness Picture: Getty Images This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Andy Burnham has stormed to victory in the Makerfield by-election today.

  • It is a result which you don't need me to tell you could transform not just the Labour Party,

  • but also maybe boot Keir Starmer out of number 10. Is this so-called King of the North heading for Downing Street?

  • How much of a fight is Starmer going to put up if he is?

  • And will all of this actually lead to anything different coming out of government?

  • Our sister podcast, The State of It, recorded an emergency podcast earlier today to unpack the fallout.

  • I'm Ed Vasey, and this is a live recording on Time's Radio, the Time's podcast, the state of it.

  • Over the next 30 minutes or so, we're going to tell you everything

  • you need to know about the result of the Maker Feel by-election.