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- Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, said “throw everything” at stopping Andy Burnham’s return to Parliament.
- Andy Burnham, candidate, plans to run in the Makerfield by-election after MP Josh Simons resigned.
- Reform UK targets Makerfield after winning 50.4% in eight wards, beating Labour by 22.7%.
- A Survation poll shows Burnham would comfortably defeat Sir Keir Starmer, Labour leader, among members, where Starmer faces a challenge from Wes Streeting, challenger.
