Makerfield By-Election Debate Breakdown

Makerfield By-Election Debate Breakdown

Author: The Daily News Now! June 8, 2026 Duration: 1:18

The Makerfield by-election is heating up as five major candidates—Jake Austin (Lib Dems), Andy Burnham (Labour), Robert Kenyon (Reform UK), Sarah Wakefield (Greens), and Michael Winstanley (Conservatives)—faced off in a fiery live debate, vying for voters’ trust ahead of Thursday’s June 18th vote. With the stakes high and the community’s future on the line, this hour-long showdown on BBC iPlayer gave listeners a clear look at each candidate’s vision—now it’s up to Makerfield voters to decide who best represents them.

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