Event Brief
Makerfield voters back change as Burnham targets win
Filed: Jun 18, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
Summary: Allies of Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham say they are quietly confident of winning a by-election.
WHO: Allies of Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham
WHAT: They express confidence of winning a Makerfield by-election that could set up a leadership challenge to Keir Starmer.
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
WHERE: Makerfield, United Kingdom
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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