Josh Simons won a by-election in Makerfield constituency, a development that challenges the current leadership.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jun 18

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By-election counts were held in Wigan and Arbroath, following Josh Simons' resignation, which opened a seat for Andy Burnham. All 3 developments

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Josh Simons
British Member of Parliament (since 2024)
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lower house in the Parliament of the United Kingdom
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