BY-ELECTION • 18 JUNE 2026

ANDY BURNHAM
FOR MAKERFIELD

The leadership Labour needs.
The change Britain deserves.

Backed by thousands across Greater Manchester & beyond
Official Labour Candidate
“The most popular politician in the North” — The Guardian
42% LEAD
in latest YouGov poll vs Reform
Andy Burnham close-up portrait
THREE-TIME MAYOR OF GREATER MANCHESTER
Andy Burnham
THE PEOPLE'S MAYOR

A lifetime fighting
for working people

Andy Burnham has spent his entire career standing up for ordinary people — from his time as Health Secretary during the financial crisis to his record as Greater Manchester’s Mayor, where he delivered the biggest transport revolution in a generation.

He’s the only politician who has consistently put the North first, winning record investment, freezing bus fares, and building thousands of affordable homes. Now, he’s coming home to Makerfield to fight for a Labour government that actually delivers.

MAYOR OF GREATER MANCHESTER
15
YEARS IN PARLIAMENT
£2.4bn
SECURED FOR THE NORTH
THIS BY-ELECTION CHANGES EVERYTHING

A clear choice for Labour’s future

Win with Andy Burnham on 18 June and send an unmistakable message to Downing Street.

Andy Burnham speaking passionately
Andy Burnham
THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE
  • Proven record of delivery in the North
  • Authentic voice for working-class communities
  • Ready to take on Reform UK and win
  • Will unite the party and country
Latest polling • Makerfield
52%
Keir Starmer serious portrait
Keir Starmer
FAILING LEADERSHIP
  • Record low approval ratings
  • Winter fuel payment cuts hurting pensioners
  • Reform UK surging in the polls
  • Broken promises on workers’ rights & NHS
Current national polling
29%

A Burnham victory in Makerfield will trigger the leadership contest Labour desperately needs.

THE FUTURE OF LABOUR

Andy Burnham &
Angela Rayner

Two of the most authentic and popular figures in the Labour movement — united by a shared belief that Labour must return to its roots and deliver for working people.

Shared vision for the North
Proven grassroots appeal
Angela Rayner official portrait
Andy Burnham portrait
Together we win
ANDY’S CONTRACT WITH MAKERFIELD

Real change starts here

Save Our NHS

As former Health Secretary, Andy knows how to fix the crisis. More staff, shorter waits, and proper funding — not more privatisation.

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Transport Revolution

Andy delivered the biggest bus reform in Britain. He’ll bring that success to Makerfield with cheaper, more reliable public transport for everyone.

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Homes for Local People

Tens of thousands of affordable homes built under Andy’s leadership. He’ll fight for the same deal for Makerfield families priced out of the market.

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Stand Up to Reform UK

Nigel Farage and Reform are targeting Makerfield. Andy is the only candidate with the record and popularity to beat them decisively.

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Cost of Living Crisis

Andy will fight for a real living wage, fairer taxes on the wealthy, and an end to the failed economic experiment of the last 18 months.

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Green Industrial Future

Build the clean energy jobs of the future right here in Greater Manchester — with Andy’s proven ability to attract investment.

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Andy Burnham would beat Keir Starmer
in a Labour leadership contest
YouGov poll, May 2026
47
BURNHAM
vs
31
STARMER
THIS IS YOUR FIGHT TOO

Be part of history on 18 June

Every door knocked, every conversation had, and every donation made brings us one step closer to real change.

Join the volunteer team

We’ll only contact you about campaign opportunities in Makerfield.

The future of the Labour Party
is in your hands.

Vote Andy Burnham on 18 June.
Then watch what happens next.