Andy Burnham faces perilous race to win Makerfield byelection, allies say
Summary
Andy Burnham is preparing to run for a seat in the upcoming Makerfield byelection, which could shape the future of the Labour Party and the UK's political landscape. His main opponent is Reform UK, which recently won over half the votes in local elections, making the contest close and important for Labour leader Keir Starmer’s position.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham is likely to be Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield byelection.
- Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, won more than 50% of the vote in recent local elections in the area.
- Polls show Burnham has a slim lead over the Reform UK candidate.
- The byelection is expected to happen around June 18.
- Reform UK plans to focus on issues like immigration and Brexit during the campaign.
- The result could decide whether Keir Starmer remains Labour leader and affect the party’s future.
- Labour members are divided on the issue of the UK rejoining the EU, which Reform UK intends to highlight.
- Voters in Makerfield mostly voted to leave the EU in the 2016 referendum.
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