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UK special election in Makerfield tests Starmer’s future
Filed: Jun 18, 2026 at 5:05 AM ET
Summary: Voters in Makerfield elect a new lawmaker in a special election on Thursday.
WHO: Voters in Makerfield; Andy Burnham; Reform UK candidate
WHAT: A special election is held to elect a new lawmaker in Makerfield.
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 2:58 AM ET
WHERE: Makerfield, northwest England
WHY: The election is scheduled for Thursday to choose a new lawmaker.
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