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Makerfield

47 hours ago

After the Greens held their fire in Makerfield, they have vowed to 'throw the kitchen sink' at the mayoral election and Mr Polanski will announce his candidate for the contest.

2 days ago

The prime minister is facing an imminent challenge from Andy Burnham, fresh off his Makerfield election victory.
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Andy Burnham has shown Labour can beat Reform. He must show that his promise of change is a programme, not another slogan for power

Andy Burnham’s triumph in the Makerfield byelection leaves the prime…

Andy Burnham’s resounding win in the Makerfield byelection has set the stage for a leadership battle with Keir Starmer. The outgoing mayor of Greater Manchester received more votes than Reform and Re…

Makerfield shows the challenges Reform is facing, from Restore and tactical voting to questions over that £5m gift

As those around Nigel Farage are fond of pointing out, Reform UK has now led in more …

Prime minister said to be calling cabinet members but faces growing consensus that his time in Downing Street is over

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Andy Burnham has promised to put 'a Makerfield test at the heart of British politics', saying the constituency is exactly the type of 'neglected' area which needed 'fairness' from Westminster.
Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election.
After winning the Makerfield by-election, we look at what policies Andy Burnham has advocated - including transport, education and energy.

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