The Makerfield by-election matters hugely. Not only is Andy Burnham seeking a return to Parliament, he will also likely become prime minister if he succeeds at defeating Reform in the contest. The stakes could not be higher. Which makes the impact of Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain particularly important. With Labour and Reform neck and neck

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

The Mayor of Greater Manchester is seeking to prove he can beat Nigel Farage’s party in the crucial contest

In just over three week's time voters will go to the polls in the Makerfield by-election.

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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In the long history of British democracy, there has never been a more important by-election then the epic contest now underway at Makerfield in Greater Manchester.

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.

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.

Rupert Lowe's party could play decisive role in crucial Makerfield vote, but many online supporters aren't happy about his son's wedding

The Makerfield by-election matters hugely. Not only is Andy Burnham seeking a return to Parliament, he will also likely become prime minister if he succeeds at defeating Reform in…

The Makerfield by-election has resurfaced a long-running feud between Rupert Lowe and Nigel Farage, which threatens to hand victory to Andy Burnham

Even though there is a clear anti-Labour - and thus anti-Burnham - majority in Makerfield, the presence of the Restore Britain candidate could split that vote and hand victory to…

Former ally Rupert Lowe could deprive the Reform UK leader of a crucial by-election win — and his Elon Musk-endorsed campaign is significantly outpacing rivals online.