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Andy Burnham has publicly stated his ambition to lead the Labour Party. He is standing in the Makerfield by-election. Do you want Andy Burnham as your next Prime Minister?

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Yes — a payment company takes more than we do. We think that's wrong too. But we'd rather be honest about it than hide it in small print.

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Andy Burnham (Labour)43%
Reform UK40%
Restore GB8%

Source: Survation (independent UK polling company), fieldwork 18–22 May 2026, 504 people surveyed in Makerfield. Grey Parliament is not affiliated with any polling organisation.

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