Nigel Farage leader warned the Tesla boss will ‘split the right’ after he backed Rupert Lowe’s party

The first poll of the Makerfield by-election put Andy Burnham on 43 per cent support, with Nigel Farage's party close behind on 40 per cent.

The tech tycoon backed the party on his social media platform X with the message 'Restore Britain' in response to a post by the outfit's leader.

Nigel Farage leader warned the Tesla boss will ‘split the right’ after he backed Rupert Lowe’s party

Restore Britain, set up by the former Reform MP Rupert Lowe, appears to be taking some support from Nigel Farage

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Labour's Andy Burnham leads in early survey ahead of Makerfield by-election, as Reform rival Restore Britain picks up support

Polls suggest Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain could pave the way for the Mayor of Greater Manchester to claim victory in next month's crunch Makerfield by-election.