About this episode
Andy Burnham is coming back to Westminster – is he about to become prime minister? And could Sir Keir Starmer be in denial?
After a stunning victory in the Makerfield by-election, Burnham has gone from mayor of Greater Manchester to Labour MP, instantly kickstarting the speculation about a challenge to Starmer's leadership.
So is this the beginning of the end for Starmer and will his MPs turn against him? Harriet has the lowdown from inside the Labour party – so how quickly will it kick off?
Beth Rigby has raced back from Makerfield to join Harriet Harman and Ruth Davidson as they dissect one of the most consequential by-election results in recent political history and they’re answering some of your questions along the way.
Plus, Ruth has the latest from Scotland after the by-elections in Aberdeen South and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry. Is this a change in fortune for the Tories?
Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email [email protected].
Find out how to subscribe to our members' club, Sky News Insider, here: https://skynews.com/electoraldysfunction
Sky News Insider requires a paid subscription and is available to UK listeners aged 18 and over.
Get every episode summarized
Each time Electoral Dysfunction publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Electoral Dysfunction
What changes if Zack Polanski is an MP?
Electoral Dysfunction
'A bloodsport': Were journalists to blame for Keir Starmer’s downfall?
Electoral Dysfunction
How ‘mega-donors’ are buying political influence... and your algorithm
Electoral Dysfunction
What does Nigel Farage’s win in Clacton actually prove?
Electoral Dysfunction