# Makerfield: the by-election which could decide the next prime minister

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Published: 2026-06-04T00:01:00+00:00
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It’s the Makerfield by-election on June 18th and one of Keir Starmer’s key challengers - Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham - is vying for a seat. If he becomes the MP it’ll enable him to challenge Starmer for the top job. Elsewhere there’s a battle on the right as Reform and Restore Britain face off. But who's got the best chance of success, in this complicated constituency that’s more than meets the eye? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guest: Darryl Morris, presenter, Times Radio. Host: Luke Jones.  Producer: Olivia Case. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: Who are the Makerfield constituents that could choose the next PM? Further listening: Fordingbridge rape victim: “I’m the one being punished” Clips: Restore Britain / Instagram, BBC, The Guardian, Mayor of Manchester / YouTube, @andy.burnham / TikTok, Reform UK.  Photo: Getty Images. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe  here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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