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The Latest Breaking News from Makerfield

Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing as byelection looms

Reform leader claims ‘anti-whiteness is institutionalised’ in UK as polls suggest Labour have lead in Makerfield

The Guardian - UK

‘Labour had their chance – they flopped.’ Two days in Makerfield show me the scale of Burnham’s task

Touring this bitterly divided constituency, what strikes you most is people want something better. But what exactly, asks Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK

Illegal dump becomes ‘symbol of north-south divide’ at heart of Makerfield byelection

Failure to clear up rotting, rat-infested site is a key issue for local people as they weigh up politicians’ promises

The Guardian - UK

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Burnham takes aim at Starmer leadership just days before Makerfield by-election

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The Independent UK

Right-wing vote split as polling shows Makerfield by-election lead for Andy Burnham

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Andy Burnham says welfare cuts would fund higher defence spending as he sets out vision for No 10

Politics is ‘broken,’ the Greater Manchester mayor says as he calls Makerfield by-election ‘focus group for the country’

The Independent UK

Restore Britain set to sweep Burnham to victory in Makerfield, new poll suggests

Exclusive: Latest constituency polling shows Greater Manchester mayor is slightly ahead of Reform UK – but it’s still all to play for

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Ant Middleton backs Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon in Makerfield byelection

Endorsement by former soldier, despite party’s apparent efforts to distance itself from him, is likely bid to attract Restore Britain voters

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the Makerfield byelection: Andy Burnham is looking to beat Reform’s politics of anger

Editorial: A win for Labour would show how the party can speak to working-class insecurity without scapegoating minorities

The Guardian - UK

Starmer braced for wave of resignations as confident Burnham readies top team

Exclusive: The Independent understands Andy Burnham’s team are already making detailed plans for his Downing Street operation, with internal polling suggesting he will ‘embarrass Reform’ in next week’s Makerfield by-election

The Independent UK

Could Keir Starmer resign and who are the top contenders to replace him as prime minister?

Andy Burnham’s dramatic victory in Makerfield has heaped further pressure on Sir Keir’s already strained position in No 10

The Independent UK

Left, right and centre – I see all strands of the Labour tribe pulling together in Makerfield. This is bigger than Burnham

Everyone here knows this is a sliding doors moment. A win could be a new beginning for the party, a loss an unimaginable calamity, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Power games in a pub garden as MPs seek Burnham’s favour in Makerfield

Hundreds of Labour activists and MPs have ‘made the pilgrimage’ to the seat, where they are pounding the streets

The Guardian - UK

Could this woman determine who will be Britain’s next prime minister?

Rupert Lowe’s right-wing challenger could tip the balance in Makerfield – and Westminster

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The 'King of the North' seeks a path to becoming Britain's next leader in a special election

About 75,000 voters in northwest England are about to make a significant decision

The Independent UK

‘So what?’: Farage dismisses Reform candidate’s misogyny as ‘a few laddish things on social media’

Nigel Farage tells his first press conference in 50 days that Robert Kenyon’s comments are just pub talk

Evening Standard

Farage says Reform ‘unapologetic’ about Robert Kenyon’s past social media use

Mr Kenyon, who is standing against Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election, supported an offensive post about Carol Vorderman on X.

The Guardian - UK

Most Makerfield voters say offensive posts would put them off candidate, poll finds

Survey in run-up to byelection also finds support for water renationalisation, wealth tax and cap on political donations

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Labour MPs turn on each other in debate ahead of Makerfield by-election

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Lisa Nandy slams Labour MP for ‘breathtaking arrogance’ in clash over Makerfield by-election

Lisa Nandy has slammed Clive Lewis for displaying “breathtaking arrogance” in a clash over the upcoming Makerfield by-election.

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham looks set to become the next prime minister – here’s what that could mean for Britain

‘Manchesterism’ underpins veteran politician’s plan for Britain. Here’s what Burnham says he would do as PM

The Independent UK

UK democracy under ‘immense strain’ with just 3% of voters able to tell if a video is real or AI, charity warns

Exclusive: With the crunch Makerfield by-election this month and a general election less than three years away, charity has urged ministers to act

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham by-election posters torn down in Makerfield

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The Independent UK

Andy Burnham shares footage of man tearing down campaign posters ahead of Makerfield by-election

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has shared footage showing a man tearing down posters supporting him ahead of the upcoming Makerfield by-election.

The Guardian - UK

Thames Water should be nationalised, says Andy Burnham

Exclusive: Labour’s Makerfield byelection candidate advocates public ownership of water companies as he prepares for potential leadership bid

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