Summary

  • BBC Radio Manchester's Makerfield by-election coverage, presented by Joe McGrath, with analysis from political reporter Kevin Fitzpatrick as Andy Burnham wins a comfortable majority

  • Watch the coverage by clicking the button above

Live Reporting

  1. Rewatch the election coverage

    BBC Radio Manchester's special coverage of the Makerfield by-election result has now ended.

    You can continue to listen to the breakfast show with Joe McGrath here or you can rewatch the two-hour special by clicking the Watch & Listen tab above.

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  3. Watch BBC Radio Manchester's Makerfield election coverage

    Good morning and welcome to BBC Radio Manchester's Makerfield election coverage.

    Presenter Joe McGrath is joined by political reporter Kevin Fitzpatrick, who was at the overnight count, and Edge Hill University politics lecturer Paula Keaveney, who will be providing expert analysis.

    You can watch by clicking the button above.