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results. Good morning if you are just joining the blog. **Andy Burnham** was expected to win the [Makerfield byelection
Makerfield byelection. Photograph: Temilade Adelaja/Reuters In fighting the byelection, the Greater Manchester mayor wanted not only to return to Westminster to challenge the prime minister, but also to show how Reform UK can be taken
Makerfield byelection. The discussions highlight how seriously senior Labour figures are treating Burnham’s path back to Westminster, after weeks of speculation surrounding Starmer’s long-term future after a bruising set of local election
byelection candidate Robert Kenyon in Makerfield. Photograph: Temilade Adelaja/Reuters In his 6,800 word essay, Farage also describes the result
Makerfield, compared with Labour with another candidate attracting 27% versus 53% for Reform. The results were extrapolated using modelling from official election results, census data and survey data from the recent Gorton and Denton byelection
Makerfield, putting Keir Starmer’s leadership on notice – and giving Reform something to think about. The – now to be former – mayor of Manchester described it as the “most consequential byelection of our lives”, that
byelection campaign – saying his fight against Reform UK would centre on what could change for places like that. “I want to say sorry to the residents of the Makerfield constituency, for the circus that
Makerfield byelection and return to Westminster, many Labour MPs expect an imminent leadership challenge. It could also involve Wes Streeting, the former health secretary, who [quit Starmer’s government](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/14/wes-streeting-quits-cabinet-and-calls-on-starmer-to-resign) last month
results,” Lammy said. “We now need to unite and pull together. We have a byelection to fight. We need to remember our responsibilities as a government. We are not in opposition. We have the levers
Makerfield byelection](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/19/andy-burnham-to-face-reforms-robert-kenyon-in-crucial-makerfield-byelection), the chancellor is keen to press home the argument that she has “the right plan” for the economy. Her team said UK [inflation fell to 2.8% in April](https://www.theguardian.com
Makerfield byelection](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/makerfield-byelection), paving the way for his return to Westminster and a likely tilt at the Labour leadership. The outgoing mayor of [Greater Manchester](https://www.theguardian.com/uk/greater-manchester) promised “change” after winning
Makerfield byelection on Thursday on a promise to challenge the prime minister if elected. In a separate speech on Tuesday, Wes Streeting, the former health secretary, urged the prime minister to set out a timetable
byelection campaign – saying his fight against Reform UK would centre on what could change for such places. “I want to say sorry to the residents of the Makerfield constituency, for the circus that is about
byelections in British political history. [Pollsters say](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/15/andy-burnham-pm-labour-autumn-conference) that despite the local election result, Burnham’s personal popularity across Greater Manchester gives him an even shot of winning the race. Luke Tryl
results, with Streeting’s departure from the cabinet and Burnham’s selection to fight the Makerfield seat appearing, in the view of many MPs, to seal his fate. While many observers were sceptical that Streeting
Makerfield byelection, the Guardian can reveal. As they prepare for a potential change of leader in the event he beats Reform on Thursday, Burnham’s team is increasingly concerned a rapid collapse of Starmer
Makerfield byelection and come down to Westminster. But I don’t want a leadership challenge, and I also don’t want a general election – another general election. “Stability is such a fusty and unsexy proposition
results. Photograph: Jordan Pettitt/PA Farage’s spokesperson has not responded to questions from the Guardian on whom he reported the alleged hack to and whether evidence was handed over, or to requests for details
byelection candidate, to announce a policy supporting white van tradesmen. The [Reform UK](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/brexit-party) leader highlighted red tape faced by small businesses and dismissed Restore Britain as only popular because it is being
byelection is seen to be a contest between Andy Burnham of Labour and Robert Kenyon of Reform UK. Photograph: Rod Harbinson/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock All polls in the constituency have given Burnham a clear lead over