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Restore Britain joins the Makerfield race

The stakes could hardly be higher for Labour – or the country – at the Makerfield by-election. The constituency now finds itself in the bizarre position of picking the next prime minister of the UK, and if Andy Burnham fails to win over the seat with his alleged ‘King of the North’ act, it could

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venerdì 15 maggio 2026·mirror.co.uk
Keir Starmer live: Wes Streeting backs Andy Burnham for by-election
One of Keir Starmer's top cabinet ministers has said he will campaign for any Labour candidate in the Makerfield by-election but warned of the 'risk' of losing the seat and the…
venerdì 15 maggio 2026·theguardian.com
Streeting backs Burnham for return to Westminster, saying he is Labour’s best chance of winning byelection – UK politics live
The Greater Manchester mayor is hoping to return to parliament after a Labour MP stepped down, triggering a byelection

venerdì 15 maggio 2026·

dailymail.com

POLL OF THE DAY: Will Andy Burnham win the Makerfield by-election?

Andy Burnham has been offered a path back to Parliament after a Labour MP stood down, triggering a by-election which the Mayor of Greater Manchester hopes to contest.

venerdì 15 maggio 2026·

theguardian.com

What could happen next in Labour leadership challenge?

How a contest to become PM is triggered, and Andy Burnham’s chances in the Makerfield byelection

venerdì 15 maggio 2026·

inews.co.uk

'My dog bit Andy Burnham on the bum, I think he'll win the by-election'

Burnham is a well-known face to voters in Makerfield and many who had previously turned to Reform UK tell The i Paper they plan to back him on his way to Westminster

venerdì 15 maggio 2026·

theguardian.com

Burnham byelection: the small town that could decide next PM – The Latest

Andy Burnham may have a route back to Westminster – and a path to the Labour leadership. But can he defeat Reform UK in Makerfield? Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s north of…

venerdì 15 maggio 2026·

mirror.co.uk

Makerfield verdict -'I voted Reform but could change my mind for Andy Burnham'

Andy Burnham has announced his intention to stand in the Makerfield by-election but Reform vow to "throw everything at it"

venerdì 15 maggio 2026·

theguardian.com

Greens suggest they will properly contest byelection, in blow to Burnham

Statement follows speculation party would not field candidate in Makerfield or barely fight seat

venerdì 15 maggio 2026·

channel4.com

Andy Burnham cleared for by-election – but can he beat Reform?

The markets are apparently less enthusiastic about Andy Burnham running than Labour MPs.

venerdì 15 maggio 2026·

channel4.com

Makerfield: What voters think of Andy Burnham

The question of who the next Prime Minister will be could lie in the hands of voters in the soon-to-be vacated Makerfield seat.

venerdì 15 maggio 2026·

independent.co.uk

Starmer latest: Burnham cleared to stand in Makerfield by-election

Greater Manchester mayor to stand for Parliament again but will face tough competition from Reform UK

sabato 16 maggio 2026·

independent.co.uk

Politics latest: Burnham handed two boosts in bid to return and challenge Starmer

Greater Manchester mayor to stand for Parliament again but will face tough competition from Reform UK

sabato 16 maggio 2026·

independent.co.uk

Burnham moves one step closer to Labour leadership challenge

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sabato 16 maggio 2026·

independent.co.uk

Does the ‘King of the North’ have what it takes to keep Makerfield red?

Andy Burnham intends to stand to be the next MP for Makerfield, but would its voters welcome the ‘King of the North’? Dan Haygarth finds out

sabato 16 maggio 2026·

spectator.com

What Makerfield makes of Burnham

Andy Burnham will likely soon be standing for Labour in the by-election in Makerfield. Ophira asked locals what they thought of him.

sabato 16 maggio 2026·

inews.co.uk

'I support Reform, but will vote Burnham to get rid of Starmer'

Many voters in Makerfield spoke of having split loyalties ahead of a by-election that could prove pivotal to the country's future

sabato 16 maggio 2026·

independent.co.uk

Burnham expected to drop call to reverse Brexit as poll shows voters split

Mayor of Greater Manchester has been given the green light to run for selection in the pro-Leave seat of Makerfield

sabato 16 maggio 2026·

independent.co.uk

Andy Burnham ‘will drop call to reverse Brexit’ ahead of Makerfield by-election

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sabato 16 maggio 2026·

channel4.com

Burnham and Streeting enter race to end Starmer’s Labour leadership

Andy Burnham wasted no time in going on manoeuvres, pressing the flesh in Makerfield, where arguably the most important by-election in living memory will take place, probably on…

sabato 16 maggio 2026·

independent.co.uk

Burnham says he can ‘save’ Labour as Streeting sets out leadership bid

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Keir Starmer live: Wes Streeting backs Andy Burnham for by-election

Streeting backs Burnham for return to Westminster, saying he is Labour’s best chance of winning byelection – UK politics live

POLL OF THE DAY: Will Andy Burnham win the Makerfield by-election?

What could happen next in Labour leadership challenge?

'My dog bit Andy Burnham on the bum, I think he'll win the by-election'

Burnham byelection: the small town that could decide next PM – The Latest

Makerfield verdict -'I voted Reform but could change my mind for Andy Burnham'

Greens suggest they will properly contest byelection, in blow to Burnham

Andy Burnham cleared for by-election – but can he beat Reform?

Makerfield: What voters think of Andy Burnham

Starmer latest: Burnham cleared to stand in Makerfield by-election

Politics latest: Burnham handed two boosts in bid to return and challenge Starmer

Burnham moves one step closer to Labour leadership challenge

Does the ‘King of the North’ have what it takes to keep Makerfield red?

What Makerfield makes of Burnham

'I support Reform, but will vote Burnham to get rid of Starmer'

Burnham expected to drop call to reverse Brexit as poll shows voters split

Andy Burnham ‘will drop call to reverse Brexit’ ahead of Makerfield by-election

Burnham and Streeting enter race to end Starmer’s Labour leadership

Burnham says he can ‘save’ Labour as Streeting sets out leadership bid