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important voice that needs to be heard loud and clear at the centre of Westminster." Simons told the programme it would be "existential" for the Labour Party if it lost the Makerfield by-election
Makerfield, Sir Keir said "I'm not going to do that" adding that the by-election is "a fight between Labour and Reform, it's a very important
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 could have big political ramifications, with Andy Burnham
by-election taking place on 18 June. "I want to be part of that, of course I do," the prime minister told reporters on a visit to Essex on Thursday. A spokesperson for Burnham said
by-election in Gorton and Denton and made big gains in Manchester in last week's local elections. But the party has downplayed its prospects in Makerfield. Former Green leader Caroline Lucas said she hoped
by-election in the Makerfield constituency. Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting, in his first public appearance since resigning from the cabinet, told an audience in London on Saturday that "leaving the European Union
important question: "Is it worth it?" Ultimately they decided the answer was yes. The 32-year-old MP for Makerfield and his wife had spoken to Burnham about the merits of moving aside
Makerfield was "where Andy Burnham has lived for 25 years" and that he was "coming home". "Labour needs to change and the whole government needs to change," he said. Simons' decision came as Labour
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 the seat