Andy Burnham has been offered a path back to Parliament after a Labour MP stood down, triggering a by-election which he hopes to contest.
Former minister Josh Simons said he planned on resigning to allow the Mayor of Greater Manchester a path to a sensational return to Parliament.
But Nigel Farage has vowed to 'throw absolutely everything' at the Makerfield by-election to halt Mr Burnham's dream of a return to Westminster.
The by-election, should Mr Burnham be allowed to stand as Labour's candidate, is shaping up to be a big test of the 'King of the North' and his local popularity.
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