Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate for Makerfield byelection
Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the Labour candidate for the Makerfield byelection. The Labour Party's national executive committee has stated that no other candidates were shortlisted for the election, which is expected to take place on June 18. Burnham will compete against Reform UK's Robert Kenyan, who previously ran in the general election.
- ▪Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the candidate for the Makerfield byelection.
- ▪The byelection is expected to take place on June 18, pending confirmation from Commons authorities.
- ▪No other candidates were shortlisted for the Labour Party in this constituency.
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Labour’s NEC rubber-stamped Andy Burnham as the candidate in Makerfield. Photograph: Gary Oakley/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenLabour’s NEC rubber-stamped Andy Burnham as the candidate in Makerfield. Photograph: Gary Oakley/Getty ImagesAndy BurnhamAndy Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate for Makerfield byelection Party confirms that no other candidates have been shortlisted for election expected to take place on 18 June UK politics live – latest updates Jessica Elgot Deputy political editorTue 19 May 2026 08.56 EDTLast modified on Tue 19 May 2026 09.08 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAndy Burnham has been confirmed as the candidate for the Makerfield byelection as Labour’s national executive committee rubber-stamped the mayor of Greater Manchester.Labour confirmed no other…
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