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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.

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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·

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’

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·

inews.co.uk

The plumber who Farage thinks will beat Burnham

Reform UK has framed the contest between Robert Kenyon and Andy Burnham as 'a David versus Goliath battle'

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…

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

theguardian.com

Andy Burnham to face Reform’s Robert Kenyon in crucial Makerfield byelection

Outcome of contest for seat just outside Wigan could change the course of British politics for years to come

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

dailymail.com

Andy Burnham starts race 20 points ahead of where Labour would be

The Greater Manchester Mayor became Labour's official candidate as it emerged that he enjoys a considerable advantage over his party.

mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

politico.eu

High-stakes Makerfield by-election set for June 18

Contest could give Andy Burnham — who has eyes on the Labour leadership — a route back into parliament to challenge Keir Starmer.

mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

independent.co.uk

Makerfield by-election date set as Andy Burnham eyes Labour leadership

The Mayor of Greater Manchester would need to win the seat near before launching any formal leadership challenge

mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

independent.co.uk

When is the Makerfield by-election? Andy Burnham eyes Westminster return

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Makerfield by-election, where Andy…

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 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

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

The plumber who Farage thinks will beat Burnham

Burnham confirmed in Makerfield as Reform reveal their candidate

Andy Burnham to face Reform’s Robert Kenyon in crucial Makerfield byelection

Andy Burnham starts race 20 points ahead of where Labour would be

High-stakes Makerfield by-election set for June 18

Makerfield by-election date set as Andy Burnham eyes Labour leadership

When is the Makerfield by-election? Andy Burnham eyes Westminster return