Andy Burnham speaking after winning a special election as a member of Parliament for Makerfield, in northwest England, on Friday. He received almost 55 percent of the vote, easily besting the candidate from Reform U.K.

Andy Burnham speaking after winning a special election as a member of Parliament for Makerfield, in northwest England, on Friday. He received almost 55 percent of the vote, easily besting the candidate from Reform U.K.