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

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.