Makerfield by-election latest: Votes being counted in historic vote
The all-important vote could decide the future of Labour under Keir Starmer (Picture: Victoria Jones/Shutterstock)
Labour and Reform are anxiously waiting for the result of the pivotal Makerfield by-election with counting is underway in the south Wigan constituency.
Andy Burnham’s team are ‘quietly confident’ of victory and arrived at a Wigan venue called The Edge with a huge smile on his face.
The election result could be decisive for the future of Labour under Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer – with Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham predicted to launch a leadership big if he wins the seat.
Reform UK’s leader Nigel Farage threw everything it had at the by-election, with the right-wingers’ candidate Robert Kenyon hoping to cause a political upset.
But their vote could be split by Restore Britain, an ultra-nationalist political group with extreme views on immigration, which has gained traction in recent months, becoming a headache for Reform.
With results expected within the next few hours, you can keep updated and follow the latest about the Makerfield by-election with Metro’s live blog here.
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