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The TimesLabour Candidate Andy Burnham Campaigns in Makerfield By-Election
Andy Burnham is standing for Labour in the Makerfield by-election. Reform UK has won recent local council seats in the constituency. The seat has a Labour majority of 5,399.
The TimesAndy Burnham Launches Campaign in Makerfield By-Election
Andy Burnham began his campaign for the Makerfield by-election at the Stubshaw Cross working men’s club. He spoke about travel costs between the north of England and London. The event included supporters holding placards with the slogan “Vote Andy For Us.”
The IndependentLabour MPs Brief Against Greater Manchester Mayor Ahead of Makerfield By-Election
Labour MPs have conducted briefings against the Greater Manchester mayor during a phantom leadership contest ahead of a by-election in Makerfield. Officials from the party held a meeting to address the briefings and appeal for unity.
manilatimes.netPollster Links Labour Leadership Outcome to Makerfield By-Election Result
A UK pollster stated that the result of the upcoming Makerfield by-election could affect the Labour Party leadership. New polling showed Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham leading current leader Keir Starmer among party members.
bbc.co.ukLabour Leader Vows Full Support for Manchester By-Election Candidate
The Labour leader pledged 100 percent backing for whoever wins the party nomination in the Makerfield by-election. Party figures warned against internal divisions ahead of the contest against Reform.
news.sky.comGreater Manchester Mayor Cleared to Run in Makerfield By-Election
The mayor of Greater Manchester has received approval from Labour's National Executive Committee to seek selection as the party's candidate in an upcoming by-election in Makerfield. The seat became vacant after the local MP announced his resignation. A leadership challenge agains…
theolivepress.esGerry Hutch Announces Candidacy for Irish Parliamentary By-Election
Notorious Irish gangster Gerry “The Monk” Hutch, a convicted criminal who led one of Ireland’s most notorious crime families, is mounting a bid for parliament. He is seeking the seat left vacant by Ireland’s former finance minister. Hutch stated he is not on the run.
BbcJosh Simons Resigns as Makerfield MP
Outgoing Labour MP Josh Simons announced he is stepping aside for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to contest the Makerfield by-election, the earliest date for which is 18 June. Reform UK, which swept local council elections in the area and took roughly 50 percent of the vot…
One Nation Wins Farrer By-Election, Securing Its First Seat in the House of Representatives
Deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume failed to rule out a future Coalition arrangement with One Nation after the party claimed the seat of Farrer in a by-election. One Nation MP David Farley won the historically safe Coalition seat previously held by former leader Sussan Ley. Hume des…
michaelwest.com.auOne Nation Wins First Lower House Seat in Australian By-Election
One Nation candidate David Farley won the Farrer by-election in New South Wales with more than 57 percent of the vote after preferences. The seat became vacant after the resignation of Sussan Ley. The result marks the first time the party has secured a seat in the federal lower h…
The Guardian**One Nation Candidate Wins Farrer By-Election**
One Nation secured victory in the Farrer by-election with 57 percent of the two-candidate-preferred vote after the resignation of the longtime Liberal member. The result marks the first time a major party did not contest the seat and reflects a 33-point primary vote swing to One…
rnz.co.nzOne Nation Wins Farrer By-Election in Former Coalition Stronghold
One Nation candidate won the Farrer by-election with 69.9 percent of the primary vote in the New South Wales electorate. The seat had been held by the Liberal and National parties since 1949. The result has prompted questions within the Coalition about voter shifts in regional Au…
One Nation's David Farley Wins Farrer By-Election
David Farley became One Nation's first federal MP after securing the previously safe Liberal seat of Farrer in a by-election on Saturday. One Nation's primary vote reached the low-40s while independent Michelle Milthorpe took about a quarter of first preferences. Liberal leader A…
bbc.co.ukOne Nation Wins First Lower House Seat in Australian By-Election
One Nation candidate David Farley won the Farrer by-election in New South Wales with around 60 percent of the primary vote. The result marks the first time the right-wing populist party has secured a seat in Australia's House of Representatives in its 30-year history. The by-elec…
The Sydney Morning HeraldOne Nation Wins Federal Lower House Seat in Farrer By-Election
One Nation candidate secured 42.3 per cent of the primary vote in the Farrer by-election on Saturday, winning the seat as Liberal and Nationals candidates received around 10 per cent each. The result marks the party's first lower house seat in federal parliament. The win follows…
rnz.co.nzFarrer By-Election Called for May 2026 After Sussan Ley's Departure
Voters go to the polls Thursday in the New South Wales federal seat of Farrer to replace Sussan Ley, who held it for 25 years. Nationals leader Matt Canavan conceded the contest will be difficult against One Nation and independent candidates. Separately, the federal government co…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCanadian Conservative MP Switches Parties Ahead of By-Election
A Conservative Member of Parliament has crossed the floor to join another party before Monday's by-election. This event raises questions about the role of floor crossing in forming majority governments. The discussion also covers voter preferences between parties and individual p…