Makerfield

Parliamentary constituency in the United Kingdom, 1983 onwards

Makerfield is a constituency in Greater Manchester represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament. It is currently represented by Andy Burnham, who was elected after Josh Simons' resignation to allow Burnham to run in a by-election in June 2026. The seat has had only Labour MPs since its creation in 1983.

Burnham Win Ignites Labour Leadership Battle

Burnham Win Ignites Labour Leadership Battle Andy Burnham's by-election win has plunged Labour into a leadership crisis, with Keir Starmer facing calls to resign.