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

The first Makerfield by-election poll put Andy Burnham on 43 per cent support, with his Reform opponent on 40 per cent.

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.