Polls close in historic Makerfield byelection that could see Andy Burnham elected and pave way for end of Starmer – UK politics live
Labour’s Greater Manchester mayor hopes a win over Reform UK will help force the prime minister to step aside Labour has just released this statement
Labour’s Greater Manchester mayor hopes a win over Reform UK will help force the prime minister to step aside Labour has just released this statement from Lucy Powell, the party’s deputy leader (and a friend and supporter of Andy Burnham’s), about the campaign. She said Our great candidate, Andy Burnham, and our fantastic Labour team have run a positive campaign focused on the people of the Makerfield constituency.
We knew this would be a tough fight, given Reform did so well here just a few weeks ago, but the Labour movement came together to show we are well up for that fight. While it will be some hours before we know the result, I want to say a huge thank you to the hundreds and hundreds of activists and volunteers who have helped with this campaign.
Together, we’ve spoken to a record number of residents and shared our Labour message of hope and optimism. Labour will continue working every day for the people of this country, putting our values into action and delivering the fairer future communities want to see. Never seen anything like this as a Labour ground operation.
120 contacts a minute, three campaign centres, 3000 activists. At 6.30pm, two activists told me there is “no one left to knock.” Continue reading...
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