Polls close in Makerfield byelection as Andy Burnham eyes No 10 (opens original article in a new tab)

Polls closed in three UK constituencies as Andy Burnham sought to gain a seat that could influence UK politics, with a tight race against Reform's Robert Kenyon.

• Polls closed in Makerfield, Aberdeen South, and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry constituencies
• Andy Burnham contested Makerfield to advance his political career
• Reform's Robert Kenyon faced challenges from past social media posts and competition from Restore Britain