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The Guardian Politics29 May 2026

‘This is so pathetic’: Reform and Restore Britain lock horns in Makerfield byelection buildup

Spurred on by Elon Musk, the two rightwing parties spent the week taking potshots at each other. We look back at who hurled which insult at whom UK politics live – latest updates It’s been a week of rudeness, rows and revelations in the Makerfield byelection. Not between Andy Burnham and his challengers for the seat – but between Reform UK and its even more rightwing rival, Restore Britain. Here are the key moments in a week in which the populist right turned on each other: Continue reading..

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Guido Fawkes27 May 2026

Labour Doorknockers & Outriders Play Up Restore Britain in Makerfield

Guido hears some Labour doorknockers who encounter Reform/Restore waverers in Makerfield – of which there are a few – are more than happy to suggest voting for Rupert Lowe’s party. With a grin… Meanwhile Burnham outrider Dan Hodges is posting constantly about how strong the Restore vote is in the constituency. Labour house rag the…

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Guido Fawkes27 May 2026

YOUGOV: Reform Maintains Lead as Tories Take Second

The latest polling from YouGov has Reform on a five-point lead: Reform UK 24% ▼1 Conservatives 19% ▲1 Labour 17% = Greens 16% ▲1 Lib Dems 14% = Restore Britain 3% ▼1 SNP 3% = Plaid Cymru 2% ▲1 Your Party 0% = Others 2% =   The Tories, Labour and the Greens are once…

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Express Politics27 May 2026

Restore Britain backer claims Jews are foreign as Rupert Lowe faces racism storm

Restore Britain backer Steve Laws, who wants remigration, says 'everyone has to go'.

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Express Politics26 May 2026

POLL: Should Restore Britain stand aside for Reform in Makerfield by-election?

Readers can vote in our poll on whether Rupert Lowe's party should pull out of the race to avoid splitting the right-wing vote.

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Express Politics26 May 2026

Politics LIVE: Nigel Farage issued by-election warning in 'knife edge' Andy Burnham battle

A top pollster warned Restore Britain could decide the outcome of the Makerfield by-election - follow live.

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Express Politics25 May 2026

Elon Musk and Nigel Farage in bitter row as billionaire backs rival Restore Britain party

Elon Musk and Nigel Farage are engaged in a bitter row as the billionaire backed rival Restore Britain in the crucial Makerfield by-election showdown.

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Express Politics24 May 2026

Musk backs Restore Britain in Burnham by-election as party vows to 'dismantle the system'

The SpaceX billionaire has once again waded into British politics.

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Guido Fawkes20 May 2026

Duncan Bannatyne Ditches Burnham for Restore Britain

Scottish tycoon Duncan Bannatyne has withdrawn his support for Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election and endorsed Restore Britain. Burnham’s previous calls to allow trans men into women’s spaces really, really didn’t sit well… Bannatyne tweeted this morning: “Last week I decided to throw my support behind @AndyBurnhamGM for leadership of the Labour Party and…

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Guido Fawkes19 May 2026

Burnham Currently 64% Favourite In Makerfield

At the time of going to pixel, Andy Burnham is the odds-on favourite to win the Makerfield by-election at a best price of 4/7, or an implied 64% probability. Reform have drifted to 2/1, although they haven’t yet unveiled their candidate. Restore Britain are at 11/1 and the Conservatives are a 940/1 afterthought in a…

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Guido Fawkes12 May 2026

Reform Posts Largest Ever Polling Lead With YouGov

Today Reform posts its largest lead with YouGov to date, up three points on 5th May: YouGov / Times & Sky News Voting Intention Poll Fieldwork: 4–5 May • Published 12 May 2026 Reform UK 28% +3 Conservatives 17% = Greens 16% +1 Labour 16% -2 Lib Dems 13% -1 Restore Britain 3%-1 SNP 3%=…

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Guido Fawkes8 May 2026

Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain Wins All Ten Seats in Great Yarmouth

Restore Britain have won all ten seats in Great Yarmouth in Norfolk County Council elections. Leader Rupert Lowe’s constituency and the only place in which candidates have stood… A Restore Britain Spokesperson said: “The people of Great Yarmouth have spoken loud and clear. They want real change, not more of the same failed politics from…

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