18 jun 2026

Polls open in historic byelection in Makerfield that could determine Keir Starmer’s future - UK politics live

1 outlet4hbroke the guardian 09:49

Andy Burnham hopes a successful byelection will mean he can encourage Keir Starmer to step aside as prime minister Up to 3,000 Labour campaigners are expected to descend on Makerfield for Andy Burnham , prompting fears among organisers that the hordes of activists may end up overwhelming voters during Thursday’s byelection. Local hotels are fully booked and party members are expected to be dispatched to polling stations, and to leaflet people waiting at bus stops and school gates to avoid swamping residents on their doorsteps.

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