Reform announces candidate for Makerfield by-election Georgie DockerNorth WestReform UKRobert Kenyon will contest the seat for the second timeReform UK has named its candidate to stand the Makerfield by-election.Robert Kenyon, a self-employed plumber, has been confirmed as Reform's official candidate for the upcoming contest in Greater Manchester.Kenyon stood in the constituency in the 2024 general election, and came second to Labour's Josh Simons.The by-election comes after Simons stepped down as MP to allow Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham an opportunity to contest the seat.The other confirmed candidates in the Makerfield by-election are:Jake Austin, Liberal DemocratsAndy Burnham, Labour PartyDan Clarke, Libertarian PartyAlan "Howlin" Laud Hope, The Official Monster Raving Loony PartyRebecca Shepherd, Restore BritainSarah Wakefield, Green PartyPeter Ward, Rejoin EU Michael Winstanley, Conservative PartyListen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
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