POLITICSJun 19 · 18:25 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLDAlexandra Topping Political correspondent

Could ‘king in the north’ become Britain’s new prime minister?

Andy Burnham's victory in Makerfield provides a path for him to return to Westminster and potentially challenge Keir Starmer. The win, described as 'beyond our wildest dreams,' draws a metaphorical comparison to the 'King in the North' from Game of Thrones.

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