How The By-Election Result Changes Everything

How The By-Election Result Changes Everything

June 19, 2026 · 42 min

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The episode discusses the implications of Andy Burnham's significant victory in the Makerfield by-election for the Labour Party and the upcoming general election.

Andy Burnham has won, and won big in the Makerfield by-election - what happens next in Downing Street and the Labour Party, and what does it all mean for the next general election? Sally, Polly, Danny and Hugo discuss Keir Starmer's insistence he won't walk away from No 10, the reaction of the cabinet, who will get the top jobs in a Burnham government, and whether Reform UK will need to change strategy. Send your questions, comments and voicenotes to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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