Andy Burnham is leading in the polls ahead of the Makerfield byelection, with significant momentum building as the vote nears. Polls suggest he is on track to win, supported by 20 MPs campaigning alongside him in the constituency.
Key Takeaways
Andy Burnham leads in polls ahead of Makerfield byelection as Restore Britain siphons votes from Reform UK. Nigel Farage campaigns against him while facing questions about a £5m gift. Labour strategizes for potential leadership contest if Burnham wins and returns to Westminster.
- Polls show Andy Burnham leading with 35% in Makerfield byelection
- Restore Britain party gains 13%, siphoning votes from Reform UK's 24%
- Nigel Farage campaigns against Burnham while facing scrutiny over £5m gift
- Labour aides prepare for potential leadership contest if Burnham wins
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 9 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poll Lead | Broad Agreement | Burnham leads with 35%, Reform at 24% | |
| Restore Britain Support | Broad Agreement | Restore Britain gains 13%, siphoning votes from Reform UK. | |
| Farage Gift | Broad Agreement | Farage received £5m gift; claims security and Brexit reward. | |
| Leadership Contest Preparation | Broad Agreement | Starmer aides preparing for potential leadership contest with Burnham. |
Poll Lead
Broad AgreementBurnham leads with 35%, Reform at 24%
Restore Britain Support
Broad AgreementRestore Britain gains 13%, siphoning votes from Reform UK.
Farage Gift
Broad AgreementFarage received £5m gift; claims security and Brexit reward.
Leadership Contest Preparation
Broad AgreementStarmer aides preparing for potential leadership contest with Burnham.
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The latest leaked poll puts Burnham at 35% of the vote, while Reform UK trails at 24%. The Restore Britain party has surged to 13%, drawing voters away from Reform. According to Daily Mail, up to 19% of Reform's previous supporters now back Restore.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has been actively campaigning against Burnham in Makerfield, spending two hours canvassing voters around housing estates. However, his campaign is overshadowed by questions about a £5m personal gift from a crypto billionaire. Farage claims the money was for security and a reward for Brexit but has provided no evidence to support these assertions.
Meanwhile, Keir Starmer's closest aides are reportedly 'war-gaming' a potential leadership contest ahead of Burnham's anticipated return to Westminster. One senior aide stated, 'Maybe it is over. But if so, Keir’s not going without a fight.'. Burnham has criticized the Westminster political class for being out of touch and aims to take his fight from Manchester to No 10 Downing Street.
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