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Has Labour reignited the Brexit debate by mistake?

Politics
United Kingdom
Iniciado May 24, 2026

Andy Burnham has ruled out making a Makerfield by-election contest another Brexit referendum. But will it end up being one anyway? The Greater Manchester Mayor has already had to clarify his position on rejoining the EU after a weekend where the issue has dominated the news agenda. Reform certainly hope to turn it into another Brexit campaign. They’ve sent Robert Jenrick out onto the mean streets of Westminster to try and convince voters it’s an establishment stitch up. But who is "the establ...

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CLAIM Publicado por will May 24, 2026
Reform's strategy to frame the by-election as a Brexit referendum reflects a broader dissatisfaction with the status quo and could resonate with disillusioned voters.

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The Brexit debate should remain separate from local elections to ensure that candidates address pressing community needs rather than national controversies.

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Labour's focus on Brexit risks alienating voters who are more concerned with local issues, undermining their chances in the by-election.

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Campaigning on Brexit in local elections distracts from critical local issues like healthcare and education, which should be the focus of candidates.

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CLAIM Publicado por will May 24, 2026
Revisiting Brexit in the Makerfield by-election could engage voters who feel their voices were ignored post-referendum, making it a relevant issue.

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