Starmer’s message to voters in Makerfield: vote Labour because you hate me | John Crace
Keir Starmer is facing significant discontent from voters as he campaigns for Labour in the Makerfield byelection. Many voters express a desire for a different Labour party and a new leader, often citing their dislike for Starmer himself. This situation raises questions about Starmer's awareness of his political standing and the future of his leadership within the party.
- ▪Labour canvassers found that many voters would not support the party while Starmer is leader.
- ▪Starmer's message to voters in Makerfield is essentially to vote Labour to get rid of him.
- ▪Andy Burnham is running in the byelection with hopes of replacing Starmer as leader.
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Sometimes denial is the only defence mechanism that works. Photograph: Yui Mok/PAView image in fullscreenSometimes denial is the only defence mechanism that works. Photograph: Yui Mok/PAThe politics sketchLabour party leadershipStarmer’s message to voters in Makerfield: vote Labour because you hate meJohn CraceThe only useful purpose Keir can play in helping Andy Burnham get elected is to be the focus of everything that voters dislike about Labour Mon 18 May 2026 12.34 EDTLast modified on Mon 18 May 2026 12.50 EDTShareOn days like this you have to ask yourself one question: is it me who is going mad? Or has our politics just taken yet another turn through the looking-glass? How can we be sure that anything is real when all the old certainties are shattered?Picture the scene.
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