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Makerfield
3 days ago
Almost regardless of the results in last night's Makerfield by-election, the stage is now set for Labour to tear itself asunder in the weeks and months ahead.
Polls close in historic Makerfield byelection that could see Andy Burnham elected and pave way for end of Starmer – UK politics live ⊕
Labour’s Greater Manchester mayor hopes a win over Reform UK will help force the prime minister to step aside
Polls close in Makerfield byelection as Andy Burnham eyes No 10
Burnham brings in top econ…
Disgraced former Speaker John Bercow arrives in Makerfield to campaign for Andy Burnham sparking hypocrisy charge from Reform ○
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
Reform demanded an explanation about why Mr Bercow had been allowed to campaign for the party despite his shamed reputation.
Labour campaigners fear hordes of MPs may annoy public as Makerfield votes ⊖⊖
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Up to 3,000 activists – including cabinet ministers and other MPs – descending on constituency to back Andy Burnham
Up to 3,000 Labour campaigners are expected to descend on Makerfield for Andy Burnha…
Reform fury over 'Muslims for Reform' van as Rupert Lowe is forced to delete tweet and insist he is not behind the Makerfield stunt ○
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
A van reading 'Muslims for Reform' was gleefully shared by supporters of Reform Britain, claiming it demonstrated the 'Islamification' of Mr Farage's party.
Polls open in historic byelection in Makerfield that could determine Keir Starmer’s future – UK politics live ⊖
Andy Burnham hopes a successful byelection will mean he can encourage Keir Starmer to step aside as prime minister
The trial of two Russian-linked arsonists who targeted property connected to Keir Sta…
There is a path to peace for Starmer and Burnham – even as their backers prepare for battle | Tom Baldwin ⊕⊕
If Burnham wins the Makerfield byelection, many are predicting an immediate and stormy showdown. But that could be bad for both men
One of the many problems with our politics now is that only the loud…
Nigel Farage swipes at Restore as he warns that backing anyone apart from Reform in Makerfield by-election is 'effectively voting Labour' ⊕
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
Nigel Farage warned that the by-election taking place today will be 'tight' and 'no-one knows what will happen'.
Burnham's day of destiny? Polls open in Makerfield by-election as Labour plotting rages... with Starmer braced for challenge within days if mayor returns to Commons ⊕
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
Polling stations have opened as Andy Burnham attempts to return to the Commons so he can challenge Keir Starmer.
Why is there so much interest in a byelection in north-west England? ⊕
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
About 70,000 voters in Greater Manchester’s Makerfield constituency could play pivotal role in ending Keir Starmer’s time as UK prime minster
An election that could shape the future of UK politics for…