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contesting the by-election in the Greater Manchester constituency on Thursday 18 June. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of former Makerfield
Makerfield on Thursday last week, paving the way for Burnham to stand as Labour's candidate in the forthcoming by-election. Streeting said: "It was clear that if we'd been plunged straight into
contesting the by-election on 18 June. The self-employed plumber, who became a councillor in Wigan after winning in the Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield
contesting the Gorton and Denton by-election in February, which Labour lost to the Green Party. The BBC understands Sir Keir will not seek to block Burnham from becoming the Labour candidate in Makerfield
Makerfield by-election on Thursday, the prime minister would "reflect on his own position and set out a timetable" for his departure. If Burnham wins the by-election and becomes an MP, he will
by-elections that day. There is another in nearby Arbroath and Broughty Ferry, as well as a high-profile one in Makerfield, Greater Manchester. That final contest
Makerfield, Greater Manchester, a [by-election](/news/2026/5/28/the-kingmakers-of-makerfield-english-town-braces-for-crucial-by-election) is expected to take place on June 18, following the departure of current Labour MP Josh Simons to make way for Manchester Mayor [Andy Burnham](/news/2026/5/19/king-of-the-north-who-is-andy-burnham-a-potential-uk-prime-minister) to contest
by-election in Makerfield, England](https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/12/uk-makerfield-election-burnham-kenyon-issues-00959685), is demanding attention. It’s not just that the special election could kick off a chain of events ending in Keir Starmer being ousted as prime minister
by-elections that day, along with [Aberdeen South](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3020v06q2no) and a high-profile one in [Makerfield, Greater Manchester](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g0yyg49lko). This is only the second time the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry constituency
Makerfield constituency, where locals are being heard louder than ever before in the most consequential by-election in decades. A constituency that made up 0.1% of voters at the last general election is not only
Makerfield by-election. It marked the end of a bizarre and rather unforgettable day in British politics. Three headline-grabbing interventions by three senior Labour politicians within 12 hours. Rayner, Streeting and Burnham effectively signalled
Makerfield constituency became vacant on Thursday, when Labour MP Josh Simons said he would resign to make way for Burnham. The BBC understands the by-election is likely to take place on 18 June
by-election candidate in Makerfield said people on the doorstep have "raised their concerns about immigration" with him. He added the latest figures on net migration - the difference between those entering and leaving the country
Makerfield is due to personal and family reasons. It was understood on Thursday that Kennedy, a registered nurse and children's safeguarding specialist, wanted to focus on the caring responsibilities of his family. The
Makerfield by-election next Thursday, has told The Times that he is "not squeamish" about cutting the welfare bill. And former Health Secretary Wes Streeting, another prime ministerial wannabe, was keeping
by-election in a seat where Reform UK came second by 5,399 votes at the 2024 general election and swept the board at last week's local elections. In a statement, Burnham said
by-election in Makerfield – to return to Westminster. “When you say, ‘stay in Manchester’, we can hear you up north. Our voices matter in national politics. Andy brings a perspective from this part
election results earlier this month and five ministerial resignations, with a leadership challenge widely expected. Sir Tony said the government's "principal problem" was not "Keir's personality" or "a failure to communicate 'our achievements
by-election, one minister tells me he and Streeting should find an "accommodation" to avoid what could be a "catastrophic" leadership contest. Another senior figure predicts no-one would even stand against Burnham because
by-election. While other European government borrowing costs also rose, the UK movements have been greater, which analysts said had been fuelled by market concerns that a Burnham-led government would increase borrowing