Polls set to open in Makerfield by-election

There are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP.

Why the By-Election in Makerfield Will Have Giant Consequences for the UK

Here is what to know about the by-election on Thursday in Makerfield, the outcome of which could lead to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ouster.

By Michael D. Shear

Makerfield voters seek ‘change’ as Burnham anticipates by-election win

Allies of Greater Manchester mayor ‘quietly confident’ of victory that would set up leadership challenge to Starmer

Labour campaigners in Makerfield fear their sheer numbers may annoy voters

Up to 3,000 activists – including cabinet ministers and other MPs – descending on constituency to back Andy Burnham 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 swa...

By Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor

Makerfield by-election live: Polls open in key vote as Burnham eyes Starmer leadership challenge

Reform UK worries over losing support to Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain, which may split the right-wing vote

By Jane Dalton and Nicole Wootton-Cane

Polls open in UK by-election as Burnham eyes seat

Polls have opened in Makerfield in northwest England, where voters are taking part in what could be one of the most consequential by-elections in British political history.

Voters go to polls in crunch by-election for Starmer’s leadership

Andy Burnham is standing as Labour’s candidate in Makerfield with the hope of returning to Parliament to oust Keir Starmer

By David Lynch