We spoke to Sam Rushworth, the Labour MP for Bishop Auckland whose seat, like Makerfield, backed Brexit. He was joined by Gawain Towler, who used to advise Nigel Farage and is now on the governing board of Reform UK.
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We spoke to Sam Rushworth, the Labour MP for Bishop Auckland whose seat, like Makerfield, backed Brexit. He was joined by Gawain Towler, who used to advise Nigel Farage and is now on the governing board of Reform UK.
We began by asking Sam Rushworth whether Brexit would play a role in the upcoming by-election.
Topics
Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer, Makerfield, Politics
Winning the Makerfield by-election could be a major challenge for Andy Burnham, as he is eyeing up a new role in Westminster.
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