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Many residents acknowledge that the outgoing Labour MP for Makerfield, Josh Simons, [actively and publicly campaigned
Makerfield byelection is bigger than [Andy Burnham](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/andyburnham). Of the Labour MPs who were back on the constituency’s doorsteps in Hindley Green and Winstanley, just after an intensive local election campaign, many
Labour campaign could get theirs to the printers.  Nigel Farage and Robert Kenyon, the Reform UK candidate for Makerfield, hold a press conference in Ashton-in-Makerfield
many of the similar places in yours.” There is frustration among some in Labour that Streeting may have damaged Burnham and Labour’s efforts to retain Makerfield with his comments about the EU. Number
campaign, putting Burnham in an even more difficult position. Many Labour members, whose votes he will need in a leadership contest, are pushing for the government to water down [its changes](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/05/shabana-mahmood-accused-of-mimicking-trump-as-she-announces-immigration-plans)
campaign has been dogged by controversy over alleged sexist and misogynistic social media posts but who remains within striking distance in the polls. Reform came second at the last election in Makerfield, however
many MPs remain sceptical he has the numbers – in Makerfield on Monday. Aides denied there had been a [Granita-style pact](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2003/jun/06/labour.uk) over the timing of any contest. The pair had independently come
Labour-held seat with the largest Reform vote in the country,” a source close to the campaign said. “Immigration is the second most important issue there. He must show decisive leadership on this and reframe
Labour campaigners are expected to descend on Makerfield for [Andy Burnham](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/andyburnham), prompting fears among organisers that the hordes of activists may end up overwhelming voters during Thursday’s byelection. Local hotels
many social media platforms, the government will prevent under-16s from live-streaming themselves, will ban adults from making unsolicited contact with children on gaming sites and will ban children under 18 from engaging with
Makerfield, participants said. #### Life isn’t fair in “two-tier” Britain For the right in British politics, it is now an article of faith that the country is suffering from a “two tier” system
Labour](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/labour) Together thinktank that catapulted him to power, was right, of course: no one has formally challenged the prime minister, let alone ousted him. But the reality is stark. In one short
campaign for Burnham in the 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
Makerfield seat appearing, in the view of many MPs, to seal his fate. While many observers were sceptical that Streeting had the support of the 81 MPs required to trigger a leadership contest when
campaign heavily on Makerfield over speculation that Labour might consider reversing Brexit, after Streeting used a speech on Saturday to say Britain’s long-term future lay in rejoining the union, something that was [dismissed
campaigned in the Makerfield byelection. “But what I would say is I think the words of the family also need to be at the forefront of every politician’s mind in calling for there
campaigns door to door on May 20, 2026, in Ashton-in-Makerfield, England [Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images] A survey by the More in Common research agency recently found that if Burnham were to take over from
Makerfield byelection hustings event on Wednesday he would “stick by the Waspi women because they deserve some recompense for the unfairness”. However, a spokeswoman for the [Labour](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/labour) leadership hopeful told the Financial
campaign visit in Makerfield. *1.30pm:* Rhun ap Iorwerth takes questions as first minister for the first time in the Senedd. *2.30pm:* John Swinney, the Scottish first minister, takes questions at Holyrood
Makerfield are being exposed to harmful misinformation – and at an even greater intensity than we have seen in the rest of the UK. Too often local misinformation goes unchecked by big tech and unchallenged