Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election

Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election, becoming the new Labour MP for the constituency. This victory propels him towards parliament and, possibly, the prime minister's office.

Journalist Patrick Baker has spent time in the constituency, speaking to residents about the prospect of a Burnham premiership. Labour MP Peter Dowd reveals the reception he has received on the campaign trail and expresses enthusiasm for Burnham's economic agenda.

Meanwhile, Reform UK voters at the Bryn Community Centre in Ashton feel that Labour has abandoned them, but hint they might reconsider if Burnham can deliver for their area. Some locals support Rupert Lowe's hardline anti-immigration party, Restore Britain.

Rob Ford, politics professor at the University of Manchester, warns that being a popular mayor may not easily translate into being a successful prime minister.