Makerfield by-election result live: Burnham faces anxious wait over securing path back to Westminster (opens original article in a new tab)

The Makerfield by-election outcome will determine if Andy Burnham can challenge Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership, with close contest between Burnham and Reform UK's Robert Kenyon. Kemi Badenoch criticized regulations affecting the City of London and Dartmoor ponies, while Starmer avoided commenting on EU rejoining.

• Andy Burnham faces a close Makerfield by-election against Reform UK's Robert Kenyon, with the outcome affecting his potential challenge to Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership.
• Reform UK leader Nigel Farage supported Robert Kenyon at a polling station, while Kemi Badenoch criticized government regulations impacting the City of London and Dartmoor pony cull.
• Sir Keir Starmer declined to comment on rejoining the EU, as Andy Burnham previously expressed hope for Britain's EU re-entry.