How Andy Burnham won Makerfield

Financial Times Friday 19 June 2026, 18:29 UTC 1 min read

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The Labour candidate beat Reform UK by eschewing Labour logos and focusing on local issues and his own personal appeal

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How Andy Burnham won Makerfield

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