On the recordJune 19, 2026
In the end, it wasn’t even close, Andy Burnham taking well over 50% of the vote.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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theguardian.comIn the end, it wasn’t even close, Andy Burnham taking well over 50% of the vote.
Burnham's acceptance speech after Makerfield byelection win.
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