Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleVoters in Makerfield, a north-west constituency, are participating in a high-stakes by-election today, which could significantly impact the future leadership of the Labour Party. Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, is standing as the Labour candidate, having openly expressed ambitions to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the party leadership if he secures the seat. Reform UK's candidate, Robert Kenyon, a local councillor, is also a strong contender, following his party's success in May's local elections where they won all council wards in Makerfield. The by-election is particularly significant as Makerfield, historically a Labour 'safe seat' since 1983, saw Labour's majority significantly reduced in the 2024 general election and Reform UK dominate local polls. A tight contest is anticipated between Labour and Reform UK, with polling stations closing at 10pm and the final results expected to be declared in the early hours of Friday morning, between 4am and 5am. In fullWhat time is the Makerfield by-election result announced and is there an exit poll?Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
When do the Makerfield by-election polls close for voters? Here’s what to know
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleVoters in Makerfield, a north-west constituency, are participating in a high-stakes by-election today, which could significantly impact the future leadership of the Labour Party. Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, is standing as the Labour candidate, having openly expressed ambitions to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the party leadership if he secures the seat. Reform UK's candidate, Robert Kenyon, a local councillor, is also a strong contender, following his party's success in May's local elections where they won all council wards in Makerfield. The by-election is particularly significant as Makerfield, historically a Labour 'safe seat' since 1983, saw Labour's majority significantly reduced in the 2024 general election and Reform UK dominate local polls. A tight contest is anticipated between Labour and Reform UK, with polling stations closing at 10pm and the final results expected to be declared in the early hours of Friday morning, between 4am and 5am. In fullWhat time is the Makerfield by-election result announced and is there an exit poll?Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
