Andy Burnham is widely expected to become the next Prime Minister

The PM is on his way out and a familiar face looks set to replace him

EXCLUSIVE: Senior sources reveal Andy Burnham is preparing for a September transition of power, as a dramatic Makerfield by-election win positions the Greater Manchester Mayor as the frontrunner to challenge a cornered PM

It follows reports Sir Keir Starmer is planning to announce his resignation

It comes after Andy Burnham stormed to victory in the Makerfield by-election

Reform's leader described the Makerfield by-election as a 'dramatic, emphatic win' for Greater Manchester's former mayor

The latest updates and news from the count at Makerfield

Andy Burnham swept to a crushing victory in the Makerfield by-election

"Everyone knows that politics isn't working. Everyone can feel that the country isn't where it should be. Tonight could, just could, be the turning point"

The results are in for the Greater Manchester by-election which took place on Thursday

The latest updates and news as polling stations open across the constituency

A spokesperson for the Labour candidate has issued a further statement clarifying his position

Andy Burnham has announced he will stand in the Makerfield by-election - but what happens with his current job as Mayor of Greater Manchester?

As Greater Manchester heads to the polls, one mood cuts across its towns and cities: deepening distrust. From lifelong Labour voters to the politically disengaged, many feel local politics no longer speaks to everyday life. Iram Ramzan reports.

The Happy Mondays and the Manchester Mayor both attended the BRITS over the weekend