Ashton-in-Makerfield
Coverage of Ashton-in-Makerfield in the Nexus archive.
- '10th anniversary of Brexit referendum marks event long thought impossible in the UK: The rise of the far right'
The 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum is highlighted as a milestone for an event once deemed impossible in the UK, with the article noting the rise of the far right. Nigel Farage, head of the British Reform UK party, held a press conference in Ashton-in-Makerfield on June 10, 2026.
- Andy Burnham hopes Makerfield by-election win paves his way to Downing Street
Andy Burnham addressed Labour Party supporters after winning the Makerfield by-election at Bartons Group Stadium in Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom on June 19, 2026. He hopes the victory will advance his path to Downing Street.
- Britain’s Keir Starmer could face imminent challenge as key rival Andy Burnham wins special election
Andy Burnham won a special election in Ashton-in-Makerfield, which could lead to an imminent challenge for Britain’s Keir Starmer.
- The ‘King of the North’ wants to lead Britain. First he must beat the far-right in a special election.
Labour candidate Andy Burnham, referred to as the 'King of the North,' aims to lead Britain by defeating the far-right in a special election. The election is set to take place in Ashton-in-Makerfield on June 9.
- The 'King of the North' seeks a path to becoming Britain's next leader in a special election
A special election in Ashton-in-Makerfield, England, could determine the UK’s next prime minister as Andy Burnham of the Labour Party competes against Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. The race, amid rising concerns over immigration and public services, tests Labour’s stronghold in the region.
- Gilt Traders Brace for UK Vote With Burnham Eyeing Starmer’s Job
Gilt traders are preparing for a UK vote as Andy Burnham is positioned as a candidate. A campaign ad featuring Andy Burnham was displayed on a home in Ashton-in-Makerfield on June 10, 2026.
- The ‘King of the North’ seeks a path to becoming Britain’s next leader in a special election
A special election in Ashton-in-Makerfield, England, could determine the UK's next prime minister as Andy Burnham of the Labour Party faces Reform UK's Nigel Farage. The contest highlights tensions over immigration and Labour's struggles to address public service pressures and political instability.
- The ‘King of the North’ seeks a path to becoming Britain’s next leader in a special election
Andy Burnham, a center-left Labour Party candidate, faces a by-election in Ashton-in-Makerfield, England, with a potential path to becoming Britain’s next prime minister. The race against Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, highlights tensions over immigration and could shift political dynamics in a historically Labour stronghold.
- The 'King of the North' seeks a path to becoming Britain's next leader in a special election
A special election in Ashton-in-Makerfield, England, may determine the U.K.’s next prime minister as Andy Burnham of the Labour Party faces Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. The contest highlights tensions over immigration and Labour’s struggling governance under Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
- Andy Burnham says for the first time that he would join Labour leadership contest
Andy Burnham announced he would join the Labour leadership contest and launched his campaign for the Makerfield by-election. The event took place at Stubshaw Cross Community and Sports Club in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester.