The unstoppable Nigel Farage is looking increasingly stoppable in the wake of Makerfield. The actual prime minister, meanwhile, has gone into hiding
You’ll note Keir Starmer is in full bunker mode – a…
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Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes ⊖
The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election.
I saw all Reform’s weaknesses on display in Makerfield – Farage should be worried | John Harris ⊖
From a hopeless candidate to botched strategy, this latest byelection defeat is telling. But for Labour, there is still a long and arduous journey ahead
The day before the voters of Makerfield chose t…
Nigel Farage says Makerfield voted to 'get Starmer out' as he admits Reform's defeat is 'disappointing' - and warns Restore backers must 'think again' ⊕
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Nigel Farage pointed to tactical voting against the PM as well as the fact that Andy Burnham is a 'popular local mayor'.
Burnham storms to by-election victory in challenge to Starmer ○
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Greater Manchester mayor defeats Farage’s Reform UK in pivotal Makerfield poll
Burnham’s win should worry Farage ⊖
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Fear of a Reform victory led Makerfield voters — including some 2024 Conservatives — to tactically vote Labour
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