Final campaigning underway for high-stakes Makerfield by-election

Candidates are making their final appeals for votes in the Makerfield by-election, a contest that could influence the selection of the next prime minister.

17 Jun, 14:19 — 17 Jun, 17:00

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Why this matters

By-elections can serve as a barometer of public sentiment and often have broader implications for national politics. This particular by-election is significant due to its potential impact on the leadership of a major political party and the future prime minister.

Key entitiesAndy Burnham Keir Starmer Makerfield

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The Makerfield by-election is considered high-stakes
Candidates are in the final stages of campaigning for votes

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The Makerfield by-election could determine who becomes the next prime minister.

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Labour candidate Andy Burnham hopes to win the seat and then seek to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister.

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The specific candidate, Andy Burnham, and his ambition to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister

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BBCcentercenter-leftneutralHighNeutral reporting on electoral contest

FTcentercenter-leftanalyticalVery HighHighlights Labour candidate's leadership aspirations

Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage leans center-left, with both outlets acknowledging the significance of the by-election, and one outlet highlighting a Labour candidate's potential leadership ambitions.

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BBCHigh70d ago

Final push for votes in high stakes Makerfield by-election

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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FTVery High70d ago

Five things to know about the high-stakes Makerfield by-election

Labour candidate Andy Burnham hopes to win the seat and then seek to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister

Read full article →

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First report: BBC · 17 Jun, 14:19|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h

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BBC17 Jun, 14:19First to report

Final push for votes in high stakes Makerfield by-election

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FT17 Jun, 17:00Latest update

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Final campaigning underway for high-stakes Makerfield by-election

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Final push for votes in high stakes Makerfield by-election

Five things to know about the high-stakes Makerfield by-election

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Final push for votes in high stakes Makerfield by-election

Five things to know about the high-stakes Makerfield by-election

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