While Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, the focus has shifted to the political fallout, including questions raised about Reform UK's loss during BBC Breakfast.
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Updated Sep 15
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While Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, the focus has shifted to the political fallout, including questions raised about Reform UK's loss during BBC Breakfast.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Reform UK loses Makerfield by-election to Burnham; details of the financial situation emerge.1 source
- Richard Tice discussed his party's defeat to Andy Burnham, which was addressed by BBC Breakfast.Sub-event
- Nigel Farage criticized the by-election vote share as voters shifted from his party to Labour.Sub-event
Burnham won the by-election and gave up his mayoralty to fight for a Commons seat.1 source
The by-election result was driven by anti-Starmer sentiment.1 source
Burnham won Makerfield by-election; Kenyon's party performed well in Runcorn/Helsby; Farage urged voters to reconsider Restore Britain.1 source
Media questioned Reform UK's Deputy leader about the party's loss following Burnham's by-election victory.1 source
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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Newest first; wire copies grouped- runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk
- northwichguardian.co.uk
- chroniclelive.co.uk
- lbc.co.uk
- proactiveinvestors.co.uk
- manchestereveningnews.co.uk
- sitkasentinel.com
- mirror.co.uk
- fenlandcitizen.co.uk
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- dailyadvertiser.com.au
- aol.co.uk
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- independent.co.uk
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