Labour’s Andy Burnham won a by-election, which could pave the way for a leadership challenge within the party.⁣ ⁣ But hidden behind that headline could be more evidence of a longer-term political change, expert Tim Bale tells CGTN – with Nigel Farage’s right-wing Reform party suffering a series of setbacks in what he says could be widespread tactical voting.⁣ ⁣ “Even at its height, Reform is only getting around 30% of the vote – That means around 70% of people in the UK don't want Nigel Farage anywhere near Number 10,” says Bale, professor of politics at Queen Mary University.⁣ ⁣ “And when it comes to these by-elections, we have seen, if you like, that 70% consolidate around any candidate who is capable of beating whoever Reform put up… there does seem to be a willingness on the part of the anti-Farage, anti-Reform majority to vote tactically in order to prevent Reform winning a seat.”⁣ ⁣ #uk #politics #burnham #farage