Japanese Inflation Rate YoY (May) Y/Y 1.5% vs. Exp. 1.5% (Prev. 1.4%)

UK Labour sources on the ground in Makerfield are said to be feeling confident, according to Sky News

Sky reporter Josh Gafson says turnout in Makerfield is 58.75%

Japanese Inflation Rate YoY (May) Y/Y 1.5% vs. Exp. 1.5% (Prev. 1.4%)

The Guardian's Elgot posts "It’s early days, treat with caution, but Sources at the Makerfield count - (including those without skin in the game) - say their early sampling shows things are heading Andy Burnham’s way"

UK Makerfield by-election turnout could reach 65%, according to BBC