Tomorrow - the fate of the Labour government, and Keir Starmer’s premiership, is in the balance as voters head to the polls in Makerfield for the most consequential by-election in a generation.

If Andy Burnham wins, what are his next steps? How will the following days and weeks play out?

Will Lloyd is joined by Ailbhe Rea to discuss.

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https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2026/06/makerfield-days-andy-burnham-kenyon-farage-by-election

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