Final push for votes in high stakes Makerfield by-election
Summary
Candidates are making their final efforts to win the Makerfield by-election, which could influence who leads the Labour Party and becomes the next prime minister. Andy Burnham, the Labour candidate, aims to return to Parliament and may challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for party leadership if elected.Key Facts
- The Makerfield by-election is taking place due to the resignation of former MP Josh Simons.
- Andy Burnham, current Greater Manchester Mayor and Labour candidate, grew up in Makerfield and hopes to win the seat.
- Burnham may challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour Party if he becomes an MP again.
- Reform UK's Robert Kenyon, a plumber and local councillor, is the main rival and finished second in the 2024 general election in this area.
- Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is campaigning locally to support Kenyon.
- Other candidates include a Conservative former mayor, a Liberal Democrat councillor, a Green Party councillor, and a new party called Restore Britain.
- The by-election results could affect the future leadership of Labour and Britain’s prime ministership.
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