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Final push for votes in high stakes Makerfield by-election
Key takeaways
- Brian Wheeler Political reporter EPA/Shutterstock Candidates are making their final pitch for votes in the Makerfield by-election, in a contest that could also determine who becomes the next prime minister.
- Labour candidate and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is expected to challenge Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership if he becomes an MP again following Thursday's poll.
- His closest rival for the seat, Reform UK's Robert Kenyon, a plumber and local councillor, was second in the constituency at the 2024 general election.
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Brian Wheeler Political reporter EPA/Shutterstock Candidates are making their final pitch for votes in the Makerfield by-election, in a contest that could also determine who becomes the next prime minister.
Labour candidate and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is expected to challenge Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership if he becomes an MP again following Thursday's poll.
His closest rival for the seat, Reform UK's Robert Kenyon, a plumber and local councillor, was second in the constituency at the 2024 general election.
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