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UK Makerfield by-election: Andy Burnham wins seat with 55% of the vote

Al Jazeera English

June 19, 2026

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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. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #UKPolitics #ByElection #Makerfield #AndyBurnham #LabourParty #KeirStarmer #ReformUK #Wigan #AshtonInMakerfield #LeadershipContest #AlJazeeraEnglish

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