Polls close in historic Makerfield byelection that could see Andy Burnham elected and pave way for end of Starmer – UK politics live

Guardian World•Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 09:49 PM•2 min read

Labour’s Greater Manchester mayor hopes a win over Reform UK will help force the prime minister to step aside Polls close in Makerfield byelection as Andy Burnham eyes No 10 Burnham brings in top economists before possible leadership run On Newsnight Nicholas Watt, the programme’s political edito...

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