# Burnham vs Kenyon in Makerfield

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Podcast: [Manchester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135)
Published: 2026-06-17T17:54:52+00:00
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## Resource

The Makerfield by-election is heating up as Labour’s Andy Burnham, stepping in to replace a departing MP, eyes a potential leadership challenge against Keir Starmer — and could reshape British politics. With fourteen candidates, the race is tight: Burnham leads in polls at 46% against Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon at 41%, within the margin of error. Resurfaced social media posts from Kenyon are stirring controversy, while betting odds favor Labour — but not by much. Voting closes Thursday, June 18th, and the outcome could send shockwaves across the nation. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c8b886af36340625

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