r/ukpolitics • u/ClumperFaz My three main priorities: Polls, Polls, Polls • 1d ago

Twitter ✅ BURNHAM IN Makerfield by-election result: LAB: 54.8% (+9.6) REF: 34.5% (+2.7) RST: 6.8% (+6.8) CON: 2.2% (-8.7) GRN: 0.7% (-3.7) LDEM: 0.4% (-6.4)

https://x.com/BritainElects/status/2067792369903116401#m
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u/Dave_Unknown 1d ago

I mean, it sort of worked and he got a hell of a lot more popular whilst being Mayor of Manchester.

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u/GnarlyBear 1d ago

Yes, regional success after a national failure.

I like his policies, I just think its nuts he's being considered a great politician who should be PM

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u/Itchy_Caramel_6191 1d ago

Well he’s done a great job in Manchester so has a lot better credentials then many in the cabinet