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Andy Burnham Favored for Labour Leader, Needs Makerfield Win

6/17/2026

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Prediction markets list Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, as favourite to become Labour leader.
Burnham must win the Makerfield by-election on June 18 to enter the House of Commons.
Sir Keir Starmer’s popularity fell after the May 7 local elections, leading nearly 100 Labour MPs to call for his resignation.
Five ministers, including former health secretary Wes Streeting, have resigned.
Betting markets give Labour about a three-in-four chance of winning Makerfield.

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Prediction markets list Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, as favourite to become Labour leader.
Burnham must win the Makerfield by-election on June 18 to enter the House of Commons.
Sir Keir Starmer’s popularity fell after the May 7 local elections, leading nearly 100 Labour MPs to call for his resignation.
Five ministers, including former health secretary Wes Streeting, have resigned.
Betting markets give Labour about a three-in-four chance of winning Makerfield.