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Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes

Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes Nigel Farage says he is disappointed with Reform UK

Reform investigates whether Makerfield candidate’s sexist posts were costly

Reform UK is examining whether sexist comments by its candidate in the [Makerfield byelection](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/makerfield-byelection) might have harmed the party’s chances, after Nigel Farage accepted the result had disappointed

Andy Burnham wins huge majority in Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challenge

Makerfield deserves. “I’m sure there’ll be a conversation with the prime minister, but that’s not for tonight.” Burnham achieved his victory with a majority of 9,231 votes over the [Reform UK

In Nigel Farage’s shoes, a less experienced politician might panic

disappointment. The larger danger is that it could become a trend. Of the five byelections held since the general election in 2024, Reform has only won a single seat, last year [in Runcorn and Helsby

‘Astonishing’ win for Andy Burnham puts pressure on Starmer to step aside

Makerfield,” the prime minister wrote. “Voters chose Labour’s campaign of hope and optimism over division and hate.” Burnham will use the win to argue that it shows that his brand of politics can lead