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Andy Burnham delivers a speech at St Jude's ARLFC, in Wigan, England, Saturday June 13, 2026, as he campaigns ahead of the Makerfield by-election.

Video. Voters head to the polls in key UK by-election

Updated: 18/06/2026 - 11:42 GMT+2

Burnham is regarded by many Labour MPs as the party's best chance of recovery following the disastrous May local elections.

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