Editor's note, added 19 June 2026: Andy Burnham has won the by-election in Makerfield. Earlier this week, we published a piece by James Mildred in which he reflected on Burnham's stance on key issues and what he's said about Christianity – as well as another potential candidate for PM, Wes Streeting.
It seems clear that if Andy Burnham wins the by-election in Makerfield on 18 June, he will challenge Keir Starmer to be Prime Minister.
We also know that Wes Streeting, the former Health Secretary, will stand. These are the two "definites" – there may of course be others.
Christian nationalism: Our allegiance must be to Jesus first
The Christian think tank Theos has published a new report on Christian nationalism in the UK. It is both timely …