{"id":344688,"date":"2026-05-18T21:00:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T20:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsisc.com\/videos\/the-most-consequential-by-election-in-this-countrys-history-makerfield-by-election-breakdown\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T21:00:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T20:00:58","slug":"the-most-consequential-by-election-in-this-countrys-history-makerfield-by-election-breakdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsisc.com\/videos\/the-most-consequential-by-election-in-this-countrys-history-makerfield-by-election-breakdown\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018The most CONSEQUENTIAL by-election in this country\u2019s history!\u2019 | Makerfield by-election BREAKDOWN"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.ytimg.com\/vi\/HVPBxUs-LyA\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\u2018The most CONSEQUENTIAL by-election in this country\u2019s history!\u2019 | Makerfield by-election BREAKDOWN\"><br \/> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HVPBxUs-LyA\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/p>\n<p>Go to http:\/\/www.expressvpn.com\/GBNews to get 75% off ExpressVPN. Protect your money and your identity now. <\/p>\n<p>#ad<\/p>\n<p>ExpressVPN terms and conditions apply. <\/p>\n<p>Tom Harwood examines Andy Burnham\u2019s prospects and explains why the constituency could prove fertile ground for Reform UK, describing the seat as \u201calmost tailor-made\u201d for the party\u2019s insurgent message. With frustrations over immigration, the economy, and trust in mainstream politics continuing to dominate debate, the by-election is shaping up to be a key test of Labour\u2019s appeal in traditional working-class areas that backed Brexit so strongly in 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, More in Common UK Director Luke Tryl takes a closer look at the demographics of the constituency and what they could mean for the final result. From voter turnout and party loyalty to changing political identities across the North of England, this breakdown explores the forces that could decide the outcome, and why the result may have implications far beyond Makerfield itself. <\/p>\n<p>#analysis  #reformuk  #labour  <\/p>\n<p>Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS<\/p>\n<p>Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com\/friend<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Go to http:\/\/www.expressvpn.com\/GBNews to get 75% off ExpressVPN. Protect your money and your identity now. #ad ExpressVPN terms and conditions apply. Tom Harwood examines Andy Burnham\u2019s prospects and explains why the constituency could prove fertile ground for Reform UK, describing the seat as \u201calmost tailor-made\u201d for the party\u2019s insurgent message. 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