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Can Andy Burnham actually win the Makerfield by-election?

We spoke to Sam Rushworth, the Labour MP for Bishop Auckland whose seat, like Makerfield, backed Brexit. He was joined by Gawain Towler, who used to advise Nigel Farage and is now on the governing board of Reform UK.

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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
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·

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…

domenica 17 maggio 2026·

theguardian.com

Andy Burnham faces perilous race to win Makerfield byelection, allies say

Reform, which won more than 50% of the local election vote, is likely to focus heavily on immigration and Brexit

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

spectator.com

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…

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

dailymail.com

Reform poised to select local plumber for Makerfield by-election

Local pipesman Robert Kenyon is among the leading contenders to take on Andy Burnham in a by-election expected next month.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

dailymail.com

Burnham tries to quell by-election backlash over EU rejoin call

Andy Burnham hit out at 'Neoliberalism' and 'trickle-down' economics as he complained that wealth had been 'syphoned off' from workers.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

independent.co.uk

Burnham left no-one in doubt — he intends to be PM

Confident mayor set out his stall as he called for ‘big changes’ in how the UK is run – and slammed Wes Streeting’s call to rejoin the EU

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

independent.co.uk

Can Burnham actually beat Reform in crucial by-election? Here’s what the data shows

The Mayor of Manchester has several obstacles to overcome on the long road to Westminster

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

theguardian.com

Andy Burnham vows to ‘change Labour’ in direct challenge to Keir Starmer

Expected candidate in Makerfield byelection says party ‘needs to change if we are to regain people’s trust’

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

channel4.com

Can Andy Burnham actually win the Makerfield by-election?

We spoke to Sam Rushworth, the Labour MP for Bishop Auckland whose seat, like Makerfield, backed Brexit. He was joined by Gawain Towler, who used to advise Nigel Farage and is now…

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

independent.co.uk

Burnham allies claim No 10 involved in plot to undermine parliament return

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martedì 19 maggio 2026·

theguardian.com

Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate for Makerfield byelection

Party confirms that no other candidates have been shortlisted for election expected to take place on 18 June

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

dailymail.com

King v plumber: Burnham confirmed as Labour's Makerfield candidate

It is understood that the Greater Manchester mayor was the only person considered for selection by Labour's ruling National Executive Committee, which bypassed the local party…

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

cityam.com

Labour selects Burnham and Reform picks plumber for by-election battle

The Labour Party has selected Andy Burnham as its candidate for the Makerfield by-election while Reform has picked a plumber to stand again.

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

channel4.com

Burnham confirmed in Makerfield as Reform reveal their candidate

There has never been a by-election like the one looming in Makerfield. Andy Burnham may have been prevented by Labour's ruling body from standing in a by-election back in…

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

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

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

Andy Burnham faces perilous race to win Makerfield byelection, allies say

Restore Britain joins the Makerfield race

Reform poised to select local plumber for Makerfield by-election

Burnham tries to quell by-election backlash over EU rejoin call

Burnham left no-one in doubt — he intends to be PM

Can Burnham actually beat Reform in crucial by-election? Here’s what the data shows

Andy Burnham vows to ‘change Labour’ in direct challenge to Keir Starmer

Can Andy Burnham actually win the Makerfield by-election?

Burnham allies claim No 10 involved in plot to undermine parliament return

Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate for Makerfield byelection

King v plumber: Burnham confirmed as Labour's Makerfield candidate

Labour selects Burnham and Reform picks plumber for by-election battle

Burnham confirmed in Makerfield as Reform reveal their candidate