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Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes

BBC News UK 19 June 2026, 12:48 UTC 19 Jun 2026

Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes — BBC News

The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election.

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