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What does Makerfield make of Andy Burnham?
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- Jun 4, 2026
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Summary
The spectre of the Makerfield by-election on June 18th is hanging over British politics. If Andy Burnham wins, he's in prime position to challenge Keir Starmer's leadership. However, a Burnham victory in Makerfield is all but certain. Reform and their candidate Robert Kenyon are mounting a serious challenge. Tom McTague is joined by polling expert Scarlett Maguire and our political editor Ailbhe Rea to discuss.