In Makerfield for the byelection that could change everything - podcast
The Makerfield byelection is taking place on Thursday and could have significant consequences for British politics. If Andy Burnham wins, he will challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership, while a loss would be a major blow to the party. The outcome of the byelection will determine the direction of the Labour party and potentially impact the government's future.
- ▪The Makerfield byelection is considered the most consequential in memory
- ▪Andy Burnham's win could lead to a challenge for the Labour leadership
- ▪A loss for Labour would be a significant gain for Reform UK
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Today in FocusMakerfield byelectionIn Makerfield for the byelection that could change everything - podcastMore ways to listenApple podcastsSpotifyRSS FeedDownloadPresented by Helen Pidd with Josh Halliday; produced by Ivor Manley, Saskia Collette and Ross Burns; executive producer Sami KentSun 14 Jun 2026 22.00 EDTShare00:00:0000:00:00Helen Pidd goes to Makerfield where the Labour candidate and would-be prime minister Andy Burnham faces Reform UK in a crucial byelection. With reporting from Josh HallidayOn Thursday, Makerfield is hosting what is surely the most consequential byelection in memory.If he wins, Andy Burnham will challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership – and attempt to save the party and the government from its current malaise.If he loses, Labour would seemingly have…
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