https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/makerfield-by-election-it-s-the-final-campaign-dayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/makerfield-by-election-it-s-the-final-campaign-dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/makerfield-by-election-it-s-the-final-campaign-day#u28047Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:20:51 +0000Prime Minister Andy Burnham has resigned as Greater Manchester mayor following his election as an MP last month. Seven candidates are now competing to succeed him in a mayoral election marked by the lowest turnout in history. While the first round of results is expected shortly, the transition marks a shift for Burnham, who previously used his regional platform to climb to the top job.Why it mattersThe mayoral vacancy was triggered by Burnham's move to national politics. His leadership style and regional focus have since influenced government strategies regarding youth unemployment.What i https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/makerfield-by-election-it-s-the-final-campaign-dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/makerfield-by-election-it-s-the-final-campaign-day#u25556Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:25:12 +0000The Prime Minister's party is now ahead of Reform UK in the polls for the first time in 15 months. Keir Starmer is adopting strategies from Andy Burnham's Manchester playbook to address youth unemployment.Still unconfirmed:Labour is ahead of Reform UK in the polls for the first time in 15 months.The Prime Minister is using his Manchester playbook to tackle youth unemployment. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/makerfield-by-election-it-s-the-final-campaign-dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/makerfield-by-election-it-s-the-final-campaign-day#u15872Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:51:12 +0000Andy Burnham has returned to Westminster after winning the Makerfield by-election. He recently held his first meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer since the vote. Burnham described the result as a possible "turning point" for the country.What's confirmed:Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election on 18 June 2026.Burnham defeated Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon by a majority of 20.3 percentage points.Burnham has met with Keir Starmer for the first time since the by-election.Burnham called the victory a "turning point" for the country.Still unconfirmed:Burnham is the f https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/makerfield-by-election-it-s-the-final-campaign-dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/makerfield-by-election-it-s-the-final-campaign-day#u10587Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:21:05 +0000Andy Burnham secured a victory for Labour in the Makerfield by-election on 18 June 2026. He defeated Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon with a majority of 20.3 percentage points. This result enables Burnham to return to Westminster.What's confirmed:Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election on 18 June 2026.Burnham received 54.8% of the vote while Robert Kenyon of Reform UK received 34.5%.The voter turnout for the election was 58.75%.Burnham beat the Reform UK challenge by more than 9,000 votes.The Labour lead over Reform increased from 13 percentage points in 2024 to 20 points.Still unconfirme https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/makerfield-by-election-it-s-the-final-campaign-dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/makerfield-by-election-it-s-the-final-campaign-day#u7300Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:01:13 +0000Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election held on 18 June 2026. The seat became available after Josh Simons resigned to enable Burnham to enter Parliament. This victory allows Burnham to potentially challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership.What's confirmed:The Makerfield by-election took place on 18 June 2026.Andy Burnham won the by-election.Josh Simons resigned as the Labour MP for Makerfield to allow Andy Burnham to stand.Still unconfirmed:Keir Starmer urged Andy Burnham not to launch an immediate leadership challenge if he won.Labour insiders described tense negotiations likely to https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/makerfield-by-election-it-s-the-final-campaign-dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/makerfield-by-election-it-s-the-final-campaign-day#u5784Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:06:20 +0000Andy Burnham has secured a significant victory in the Makerfield by-election. The vote took place on Thursday, 18 June 2026. This result follows a high-stakes campaign period.What's confirmed:Polling day for the Makerfield by-election was Thursday, 18 June 2026.Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election.Still unconfirmed:The by-election outcome could determine who becomes Britain's next prime minister.The result could lead to a challenge against Keir Starmer. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/makerfield-by-election-it-s-the-final-campaign-dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/makerfield-by-election-it-s-the-final-campaign-day#u4509Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:36:29 +0000Voters in north-west England are preparing for a by-election that may influence the future of the UK prime minister. Andy Burnham is running in the contest, which some describe as the most important by-election since 1938. The outcome could potentially lead to a challenge against Keir Starmer.What's confirmed:The Makerfield by-election is taking place in north-west England.Andy Burnham is a candidate in the by-election.The result of the election could eventually impact the fate of the prime minister.Still unconfirmed:Labour campaigners fear their high numbers might annoy voters.