How quickly could Andy Burnham become the UK’s prime minister?

After winning the Makerfield byelection, the returning Labour MP faces a number of scenarios in his bid to replace Keir Starmer• UK politics – live updates• Full report: Burnham wins...

By Peter Walker Senior political correspondent · The Guardian World

After winning the Makerfield byelection, the returning Labour MP faces a number of scenarios in his bid to replace Keir Starmer • UK politics – live updates • Full report: Burnham wins by huge majority After Andy Burnham’s seismic victory in Makerfield , his prospects of becoming prime minister in short order look significantly higher than they did 24 hours ago. But there are many variables in that process – from whether he faces a rival such as Wes Streeting in a leadership contest, to whether Keir Starmer is quickly ready to accept the likelihood of his political demise. Continue reading...