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News · 19 May 2026

Makerfield voters told: back Labour if you hate Keir

Makerfield voters told: back Labour if you hate Keir

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Makerfield voters are encouraged to back Labour for the byelection, viewing it as a way to alter the party. This follows canvassers' findings that many actively hated Keir Starmer, refusing to vote Labour while he led. Starmer, however, publicly affirmed his role as premier is not over, aiming for a Labour win.

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