UK parliamentary election, key to possible Burnham leadership bid, set for June 18
A parliamentary election in the UK is scheduled for June 18, with Andy Burnham potentially vying for the Labour Party leadership. Burnham must secure the Makerfield seat to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is facing pressure after poor local election results. The election will also see competition from the Reform UK party, led by Nigel Farage.
- ▪The UK parliamentary election will take place on June 18.
- ▪Andy Burnham is a potential candidate for Labour Party leadership.
- ▪Burnham needs to win the Makerfield seat to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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UK parliamentary election, key to possible Burnham leadership bid, set for June 18Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 20, 2026, 11:34 PMUpdated May 20, 2026, 11:34 PMLONDON, May 20 - An election for a seat in Britain's parliament, set to be contested by possible Labour Party leadership candidate Andy Burnham, will take place on June 18, the local council in northern England said in a notice on Wednesday.Burnham, seen as a challenger to embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer, would need to win the Makerfield seat near Manchester before launching any formal leadership challenge.He faces stiff opposition from the populist Reform UK party, led by Nigel Farage.Starmer's Labour Party performed poorly in May local elections, triggering calls from a significant…
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