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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 56 MIN

What does Makerfield make of Andy Burnham?

from The New Statesman Podcast, Subscriber Only Edition

The spectre of the Makerfield by-election on June 18th is hanging over British politics.   If Andy Burnham wins, he's in prime position to challenge Keir Starmer's leadership. However, a Burnham victory in Makerfield is all but certain. Reform and their candidate Robert Kenyon are mounting a serious challenge.   Tom McTague is joined by polling expert Scarlett Maguire and our political editor Ailbhe Rea to discuss.

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