Andy Burnham beats Reform in first Makerfield by-election poll

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has taken a 10-point lead over Reform UK in the first poll of the Makerfield by-election. Burnham has confirmed he intends to seek the Labour leadership and become Prime Minister should a vacancy arise following his return to Parliament.

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Andy's coming for you, Keir! Burnham opens up 10-point poll lead ahead of Makerfield by-election after confirming he WILL stand to replace Starmer as PM if he wins the seatopinion
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