UK Makerfield by-election: Andy Burnham wins seat with 55% of the vote | TheBriefWire
UK Makerfield by-election: Andy Burnham wins seat with 55% of the vote
Published 19 June 2026 · politics
Labour politician Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election with 55 per cent of the vote, defeating Reform UK by more than 9,000 votes. The
Labour politician Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election with 55 per cent of the vote, defeating Reform UK by more than 9,000 votes. The former Greater Manchester mayor’s return to Westminster opens the way for a possible leadership challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, an unusual scenario within the same party. Al Jazeera’s Frances Read reports from Ashton-in-Makerfield, England. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: June 19, 2026 • 11:58 PM IST · Updated: June 20, 2026 • 12:39 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Labour politician Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election with 55 per cent of the vote, defeating Reform UK by more than 9,000 votes.
The former Greater Manchester mayor’s return to Westminster opens the way for a possible leadership challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, an unusual scenario within the same party.
Al Jazeera’s Frances Read reports from Ashton-in-Makerfield, England.
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