United Kingdom

The future of Keir Starmer, in the hands of 76,600 voters in the north of England

The Mayor of Greater Manchester and Labour candidate Andy Burnham speaks with local police officers, as part of a campaign event ahead of this Thursday's Makerfield by-election.
18/06/2026
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At 7.00 AM this morning, the polling stations opened in the district of Makersfield, in northwest England, where the most important partial election the United Kingdom has held in half a century is taking place. Just over 76,600 voters hold the future of Prime Minister Keir Starmer in their hands.

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