Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate for Makerfield byelection
Summary
Andy Burnham has been chosen by the Labour Party to run in the Makerfield byelection. The byelection will fill the seat left empty by Josh Simons and is expected to happen on June 18, pending confirmation.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham is the Labour Party’s candidate for the Makerfield byelection.
- The Labour Party’s national executive committee approved Burnham without shortlisting other candidates.
- The seat became vacant after Josh Simons left.
- The byelection is likely on June 18, waiting for official confirmation.
- Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon, a plumber and previous candidate, will also run.
- Kenyon narrowly lost to Josh Simons in the 2024 general election by 5,399 votes.
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