Just five weeks ago Andy Burnham wasn't even an MP, now he could be in Number 10 Downing Street as Prime Minister in less than a month
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Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election to get back into Westminster. Just days later, Keir Starmer's future as Prime Minister is hanging by a thread.
Survation poll has put Andy Burnham 10 points ahead of Reform UK's Robert Kenyon in the race to become Makerfield's next MP
Makerfield voters will head to the polls on June 18 in a high-profile by-election featuring Andy Burnham, Reform UK challenger Robert Kenyon and a list of candidates from across the political spectrum.
Nigel Farage and Rupert Lowe have both visited the constituency as the battle for Makerfield intensifies ahead of next month’s crucial by-election.
Ashton-in-Makerfield has become a media base, with reporters everywhere, with even Andy Burnham’s shorts adding a talking point as Wigan finds itself in the national spotlight.
Josh Simons is stepping down as Makerfield MP, paving the way for Andy Burnham to return to Parliament and fuelling speculation about a future bid to become Prime Minister.
Makerfield MP Josh Simons has resigned as Cabinet Office minister but says he will continue fighting for his constituents and will not be “twiddling his thumbs.”
