Watch live coverage of Makerfield by-election as polls close

Polls have closed in a by-election that will see Makerfield's next MP elected. Fourteen candidates are standing for the seat which became vacant after the resignation of Labour's Josh Simons. Among them is Andy Burnham - but will he win his ticket back to to Parliament where he can take on Sir Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour Party or will Reform seize the seat? ------------------------------------------------ For more of the biggest news stories in the UK and around the world, visit the ITV News YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2lOHmNj   • Subscribe to ITV News In Full on YouTube:    / @itvnewsinfull    • Get breaking news and more stories at: http://www.itv.com/news   • Follow ITV News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itvnews?lang=... • Follow ITV News on Instagram:   /      • Follow ITV News on Facebook:   /      • Follow ITV News on X:   / itvnews  

Makerfield by-election result and analysis | Full Sky News coverage
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Makerfield by-election result and analysis | Full Sky News coverage

If Andy Burnham wins, what next? | UK Politics | The New Statesman
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If Andy Burnham wins, what next? | UK Politics | The New Statesman

Lewis Goodall's overnight by-election special
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Lewis Goodall's overnight by-election special

Nigel Farage on Makerfield: Rupert Lowe won’t be forgiven if Reform loses | The Daily T
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Nigel Farage on Makerfield: Rupert Lowe won’t be forgiven if Reform loses | The Daily T

Starmer's post-Makerfield plan for Burnham and survival
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Starmer's post-Makerfield plan for Burnham and survival

🔴 LIVE: Makerfield-By-Election Coverage | Onlooker
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🔴 LIVE: Makerfield-By-Election Coverage | Onlooker

One Nation’s ‘Fire the Liar’ campaign ‘blasted’ expectations
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One Nation’s ‘Fire the Liar’ campaign ‘blasted’ expectations

Vote 2026: The People Decide | Thursday 18th June
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Vote 2026: The People Decide | Thursday 18th June

‘An utter BETRAYAL of Britain’ if Restore split vote on the right and let Labour win - Sarah Pochin
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‘An utter BETRAYAL of Britain’ if Restore split vote on the right and let Labour win - Sarah Pochin

'Makerfield result could determine who the next prime minister is,' says Beth Rigby
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'Makerfield result could determine who the next prime minister is,' says Beth Rigby

Iran Deal a 'Real Defeat' for the US, John Bolton Says
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Iran Deal a 'Real Defeat' for the US, John Bolton Says

'We Knew This Would Be A Tough Fight': Counting Begins In Makerfield By-Election
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'We Knew This Would Be A Tough Fight': Counting Begins In Makerfield By-Election

Trump’s Childish Behavior with World Leaders, Republicans Bash His Iran Deal & Guillermo’s Huge News
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Trump’s Childish Behavior with World Leaders, Republicans Bash His Iran Deal & Guillermo’s Huge News

We asked Makerfield voters about Andy Burnham, Reform UK, and more
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We asked Makerfield voters about Andy Burnham, Reform UK, and more

Chris Philp vows to STRIP judges of immigration powers and stamp out 'DISGUSTING' migrant crime
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Chris Philp vows to STRIP judges of immigration powers and stamp out 'DISGUSTING' migrant crime

Could Burnham lose Makerfield? Labour battles Right-wing rise as by-election on 'knife edge'
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Could Burnham lose Makerfield? Labour battles Right-wing rise as by-election on 'knife edge'

LIVE: Makerfield by-election vote counting BEGINS as Burham battles for MP role
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LIVE: Makerfield by-election vote counting BEGINS as Burham battles for MP role

Kemi Badenoch grills minister on defence investment plan
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Kemi Badenoch grills minister on defence investment plan

Makerfield: Polls suggest two horse race race between Labour and Reform
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Makerfield: Polls suggest two horse race race between Labour and Reform

Andy Burnham on Britain’s future... and his own | Electoral Dysfunction podcast exclusive
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Andy Burnham on Britain’s future... and his own | Electoral Dysfunction podcast exclusive