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Makerfield by-election: It’s polling day

Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election on 18 June 2026 with 54.8% of the vote. Restore Britain received 6.8% of the vote in the same contest. Recent reports indicate varying trends in Burnham's popularity following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer.

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New data provides the specific vote share for Restore Britain and conflicting reports on Andy Burnham's current popularity.

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  1. Post-Election Analysis of Makerfield By-Election

    Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election on 18 June 2026 with 54.8% of the vote. Restore Britain received 6.8% of the vote in the same contest. Recent reports indicate varying trends in Burnham's popularity following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer.

    What's confirmed:

    • Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election on 18 June 2026 with 54.8% of the vote.
    • Restore Britain took 6.8% in the June 2026 Makerfield by-election.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Andy Burnham's popularity has plummeted following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer.
    confidence 80%

  2. Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election

    Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election on 18 June 2026. He secured 54.8% of the vote to defeat Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon. The seat was vacated by Josh Simons to allow Burnham to enter Parliament.

    What's confirmed:

    • Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election on 18 June 2026.
    • Burnham received 54.8% of the vote.
    • Robert Kenyon of Reform UK received 34.5% of the vote.
    • Voter turnout was 58.75%.
    • The majority was 20.3pp.
    • Josh Simons resigned as the Labour MP for Makerfield to create the vacancy.
    • Burnham sought a parliamentary seat to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership.
    • This was the first by-election since 1965 triggered specifically to provide a vacancy for someone not in Parliament.
    confidence 100%

  3. Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election

    Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election held on Thursday, 18 June 2026. He received 24,927 votes to defeat Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon. Sir Keir Starmer has sent his congratulations.

    What's confirmed:

    • Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election.
    • The vote occurred on Thursday, 18 June 2026.
    • Andy Burnham received 24,927 votes.
    • Robert Kenyon represented Reform UK in the election.
    • Burnham defeated Kenyon by a majority of 9,231.
    • Sir Keir Starmer sent congratulations to Burnham.
    confidence 100%

  4. Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election

    Andy Burnham won the Makerfield seat with 24,927 votes. He defeated Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon by a majority of 9,231. Sir Keir Starmer has sent his congratulations.

    What's confirmed:

    • Andy Burnham won the Makerfield seat with 24,927 votes.
    • Robert Kenyon of Reform UK lost by a majority of 9,231.
    • Sir Keir Starmer offered congratulations to Burnham.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The result of the by-election could determine the next prime minister of the UK.
    confidence 100%

  5. Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election

    Andy Burnham secured the Makerfield seat with 24,927 votes. He held a majority of 9,231 over Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon. Sir Keir Starmer has offered congratulations.

    What's confirmed:

    • Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election with 24,927 votes.
    • Burnham's majority was 9,231.
    • Robert Kenyon of Reform UK came in second with 15,696 votes.
    • Sir Keir Starmer congratulated Burnham on his victory.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Jim Wilson described the election process as a bloody circus.
    • ITV News Granada suggested the results would be among the most consequential in British political history.
    confidence 100%

  6. Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election

    Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election with 24,927 votes and a majority of 9,231. Robert Kenyon of Reform UK finished second with 15,696 votes. Sir Keir Starmer has congratulated Burnham on the victory.

    What's confirmed:

    • Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election with 24,927 votes.
    • Burnham secured a majority of 9,231.
    • Reform candidate Robert Kenyon received 15,696 votes.
    • Sir Keir Starmer congratulated Andy Burnham on his win.
    • The by-election took place on Thursday 18 June 2026.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Andy Burnham may challenge incumbent Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership.
    • The result could lead to the end of Keir Starmer's premiership.
    confidence 95%