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Makerfield constituent Helen Raymond admitted to being "quite surprised" by how strongly the Reform vote grew at the local elections. "But I think that maybe was a reaction to the current Labour leadership rather than
constituency. Photograph: Joel Goodman/The Guardian Burnham has told those close to him that he had always wanted to fight a Reform-facing seat like Makerfield – the area where he spent his youth, close
Makerfield, a constituency on the edge of Wigan where Reform UK is bullish about its chances and where the Greens are also [likely to campaign hard](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/15/greens-properly-contest-byelection-makerfield-burnham). Those around the prime minister insist
Makerfield, Greater Manchester. That final contest could have big political ramifications, with Andy Burnham trying to get into Westminster to rock the Labour Party boat. But the importance of Aberdeen South should not be underplayed
constituency later this week, but those close to him say he faces an uphill battle to beat Reform UK. Nigel Farage’s party won more than 50% of the vote at the local elections
histories and leanings, with longtime Labour voters sitting with supporters of right-wing parties and people who were undecided. But all expressed remarkably similar concerns about the cost of living, immigration, public safety and frustration