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 Labour

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.