BONUS - Makerfield By-Election Reaction

BONUS - Makerfield By-Election Reaction

June 19, 2026 · 1h 1m · Season 1

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The episode discusses the potential impact of the 2026 Makerfield by-election on UK politics and Labour's current challenges.

It’s probably not being dramatic to suggest that the 2026 Makerfield by-election could go down as the most influential Westminster by-election of all time. As Labour’s woes in government continue, sitting 8 points behind Reform in the polls, their candidate Andy Burnham made his intentions clear in intending to run to be the next leader (and Prime Minister). With his commitment to changing the political culture in the country, including electoral reform and a return to public ownership of wat...

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