Andy Burnham starts race 20 points ahead of where Labour would usually be but Makerfield is 'tailor-made' for Reform to do well, say pollsters ⊕⊕
found
a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
You are not logged in so some information on this page has been withheld. To see more, please log in or sign up.
2026 › May › 19
Makerfield
36 days ago
The Greater Manchester Mayor became Labour's official candidate as it emerged that he enjoys a considerable advantage over his party.
Makerfield by-election candidates announced ⊕
Who is standing for Parliament in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield?
Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate for Makerfield byelection ⊖
Party confirms that no other candidates have been shortlisted for election expected to take place on 18 June
UK politics live – latest updates
Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the candidate for the M…
The King of the North v the white van man: Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour's Makerfield candidate and will face Reform's local plumber ⊕
Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, topped a shortlist of one in a vote that bypassed the local Labour party. He will face Reform's Robert Kenyon, a local plumber and army reservist.
Why Brexit Is awkward for Andy Burnham ○
And his message for Makerfield.
Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield ⊕
found
The Labour Party formally announces Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election.
Reform announces candidate for Makerfield by-election ○
Reform UK has named plumber Robert Kenyon as its candidate in the Makerfield by-election.
POLL OF THE DAY: Should the Tories and Reform come up with a pact to avoid splitting by-election vote? ⊖
The Tories and Reform have been urged to come up with a pact that would avoid splitting the vote on the Right at the Makerfield by-election.
37 days ago
Labour likely to win next election with Burnham as leader, say party members – UK politics live ⊕⊕
YouGov polling reveals support for prospective challenger, with members believing Starmer could not secure another victory
Good morning. A week ago, at cabinet, Keir Starmer delivered a “put up or sh…
page 1 of 1