A handout photograph released by the UK Parliament shows new Labour Party MP for Makerfield, Andy Burnham (C) smiles after signing the book having been sworn in after his win in the recent by-election, in the House of Commons in London on May 22, 2026. (Photo by UK PARLIAMENT / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO USE FOR ENTERTAINMENT, SATIRICAL, ADVERTISING PURPOSES - MANDATORY CREDIT " AFP PHOTO / Jessica Taylor /HOUSE OF COMMONS"