Labour faces 'TOTAL DESTRUCTION' in former heartlands as Reform surges

Many in Britain’s governing Labour Party now see Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham as their best shot at clawing back support — but before he can even dream of No 10, he must first win the Makerfield by-election, a divided constituency that could tip either way. In London, voters voiced pure political fatigue as Burnham, a left-leaning regional mayor, secured a possible route to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Starmer has been scrambling to hold on after a bruising week in which a senior rival quit the government accusing him of lacking vision, while others quietly positioned themselves for potential bids. After the recent drama, any showdown now looks likely to take longer to land. Starmer says he’ll fight to stay in power — but won’t block Burnham from seeking the Commons seat he needs to launch a leadership challenge. Read Daily Express: https://www.express.co.uk Like Daily Express on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DailyExpress Follow Daily Express on X: https://x.com/Daily_Express Follow Daily Express on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyexpress/ #DailyExpress #News #labour #reformuk #ukpolitics #andyburnham #keirstarmer #ukelection #election #localelections #makerfield #nigelfarage