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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Athena Stavrou

Burnham beats Reform in first Makerfield by-election poll – but only just

The first Makerfield by-election poll has placed Andy Burnham in the lead ahead of Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon – by just three points.

The mayor of Greater Manchester is seeking to prove he can beat Nigel Farage’s party in the crucial contest, which could pave his way to No 10 if he were to be successful in his bid to return to Westminster.

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