17 jun 2026
Makerfield by-election: It’s the final campaign day - live updates
Candidates in a by-election contest that could determine who becomes Britain’s next prime minister are making their final pitches to voters ahead of Thursday’s vote. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham hopes to become an MP which would make him eligible to challenge Keir Starmer for the leadership of the ruling Labour Party.
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Candidates are making their final pitch for votes in the Makerfield by-election in a contest that could determine who becomes the next prime minister.
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Final push for votes in high stakes Makerfield by-election
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