Rupert Lowe and Restore UK could change history on June 18

Express ^ | Sat, May 30, 2026 | Jonathan Walker

[MinorityRepublican]

June 18 will be a day that affects British history. And a surprising figure could play a key role. Rupert Lowe, leader of a political party with exactly one MP, Mr Lowe himself, could decide the outcome.

The Makerfield by-election takes place on June 18, and this is when we will know whether Andy Burnham returns to Parliament as an MP or not. If he fails here, the shine will come off him. It’s a north west seat, and that’s where Mr Burnham is meant to be popular. The constituency has had a Labour MP since it was created in 1983. Things are bad for Labour at the moment, and by-elections are always unpredictable, but even so - if Mr Burnham loses, he’ll no longer look like the man who can save the Labour Party.

But if he wins, it’s a very different story. Mr Burnham will have defeated Reform, the biggest challengers to Labour in the seat, and given Labour MPs hope that maybe he holds the key to beating Nigel Farage's party in other parts of the country too.

It seems clear that he would then launch a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer (perhaps not immediately, but before the next general election). Mr Burnham could well end up becoming Prime Minister.

So this by-election isn’t just about Makerfield. It affects the entire country.

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TOPICS: United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: falsefront; restorebritain; restoreuk; rupertlowe; strawman

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He talks the talk. Hope UK gives him the chance to walk the walk.

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