Greens target race for Greater Manchester mayor amid two-horse race against Reform ○
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After the Greens held their fire in Makerfield, they have vowed to 'throw the kitchen sink' at the mayoral election and Mr Polanski will announce his candidate for the contest.
Kemi Badenoch says historic victory in Aberdeen proves Tories can win ANYWHERE! ⊕
Victory in Aberdeen South shows the Tories 'can win anywhere' and defeat Labour and Reform at the general election, Kemi Badenoch has said.
10 days ago
The Guardian view on Labour after Makerfield: change must mean more than a new leader | Editorial ⊕
Andy Burnham has shown Labour can beat Reform. He must show that his promise of change is a programme, not another slogan for power
Andy Burnham’s triumph in the Makerfield byelection leaves the prime…
Has Burnham’s win in Makerfield sealed Starmer’s fate? - The Latest ⊕⊕
Andy Burnham’s resounding win in the Makerfield byelection has set the stage for a leadership battle with Keir Starmer. The outgoing mayor of Greater Manchester received more votes than Reform and Re…
In Nigel Farage’s shoes, a less experienced politician might panic ⊕
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Makerfield shows the challenges Reform is facing, from Restore and tactical voting to questions over that £5m gift
As those around Nigel Farage are fond of pointing out, Reform UK has now led in more …
Reform’s genius plan is finally coming into view: field terrible candidates then lose | Marina Hyde ⊖⊖
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…
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.
Join Andrew Pierce's debate: Do Reform and Restore Britain need to unite before the next General Election? ⊕⊕
Tell us what YOU think: Join Daily Mail columnist and Consultant Editor Andrew Pierce as we discuss whether Reform and Restore need to unite.
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'.