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Infographic showing the Makerfield by-election result on 19 June 2026: Andy Burnham (Labour) wins with 54.8% of the vote, ahead of Reform UK's Robert Kenyon on 34.5%. Includes a timeline of events leading to the result and polling showing Burnham preferred as PM over Keir Starmer.

Labour, Local Government, Party Watch

Andy Burnham Wins Makerfield: Starmer Now Faces the Leadership Challenge He Tried to Block

admin / 20/06/2026

Andy Burnham is back in the House of Commons after eight years away, and the road to Downing Street he […]

Poll graphic showing Makerfield by-election voting intention: Burnham (Labour) 45%, Kenyon (Reform UK) 40%, with Reform UK up 8.2 points since the 2024 general election. Source: More in Common / UCL Policy Lab, June 2026.

Labour, Local Government

Makerfield 2026: The Most Important Vote Since the General Election

admin / 14/06/2026

Οn Thursday 18 June 2026, voters in Makerfield will cast ballots in what appears to be a routine by-election in

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