The Greater Manchester mayor is Labour's candidate in the 18 June contest and is hoping to secure a return to Westminster with a view to challenging Keir Starmer.

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.