Makerfield by-election date set as Andy Burnham eyes return to Westminster and Labour leadership challenge
The Makerfield by-election is set for June 18, with Andy Burnham running as Labour's candidate. His success in this election could pave the way for a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The political landscape is tense, with calls for change within the Labour Party following disappointing local election results.
- ▪The by-election will take place on Thursday, June 18.
- ▪Andy Burnham is seen as a potential challenger to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
- ▪Reform UK's Robert Kenyon is the other nominated candidate for the by-election.
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NewsUKUK PoliticsMakerfield by-election date set as Andy Burnham eyes return to Westminster and Labour leadership challengeThe Mayor of Greater Manchester would need to win the seat near before launching any formal leadership challengePress Association Political Staff Wednesday 20 May 2026 16:59 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2980562","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/makerfield-byelection-andy-burnham-date-labour-b2980562.html","title":"Makerfield by-election date set as Andy Burnham eyes Labour…
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