# What If Burnham Loses?

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Podcast: [Politics Unpacked](https://stenobird.com/podcast/politics-unpacked-1085638)
Published: 2026-05-18T13:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Under pressure over his stance on rejoining the EU, Andy Burnham could face a bruising contest against Reform if selected for the Makerfield by-election. But what happens if he loses?   Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Sonia Sodha and Sarah Ditum.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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