Polls close in historic Makerfield byelection that could see Andy Burnham elected and pave way for end of Starmer – UK politics live (opens in new tab)

Labour’s Greater Manchester mayor hopes a win over Reform UK will help force the prime minister to step asideLabour has just released this statement from Lucy Powell, the party’s deputy leader (and a friend and supporter of Andy Burnham’s), about the campaign. She said:Our great candidate, Andy Burnham, and our fantastic Labour team have run a positive campaign focused on the people of the Makerfield constituency.We knew this would be a tough fight, given Reform did so well here just a few we...