LABOUR have been named as the favourites to win the Makerfield by-election, while Restore Britain have seen their odds of causing a major upset slashed.
Restore, who announced Rebecca Shepherd as their candidate on Monday, have climbed to third place, with odds shortening from 33/1 to 8/1, with Betfred.
Andy Burnham has been permitted to run for Labour, who remain the favourites to take the seat at 8/13, while Reform UK have slipped to 15/8 from 11/10, their longest odds since the market opened.
A spokesperson for Betfred said: "Restore Britain have had their odds slashed into 8/1 from 33s to win the Makerfield by-election.
"Labour continues to lead the way as odds-on favourites at 8/13, but Reform UK’s price has taken a hit due to Restore’s surge. Reform UK are now out to 15/8 from 11/10, their biggest price since the market opened.
"Restore Britain were out as far as 50/1 when the market opened last week, whilst Labour also continue to see their odds shorten as they came into their current price from 4/6."
The Green Party are currently at 100/1, while the Conservative Party and Liberal Democrats are both tied at 250/1.
The by-election is expected to take place in constituency on June 18.
Makerfield by-election Betfred odds:
Labour - 8/13
Reform UK - 15/8
Restore Britain - 8/1
Green Party - 100/1
Conservatives - 250/1
Liberal Democrats - 250/1
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