Makerfield (constituency)

Makerfield (/ˈmeɪkərfiːld/) is a constituency in Greater Manchester represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament. It is currently represented by Andy Burnham, who was elected after Josh Simons' resignation to allow Burnham to run in a by-election in June 2026. The seat has had only Labour MPs since its creation in 1983.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "Labour MP to stand down to allow Burnham run for byelection amid leadership row". The Guardian. 14 May 2026. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
  2. ↑ Halliday, Josh; Stacey, Kiran (2026-06-19). "Andy Burnham wins huge majority in Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challenge". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
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