On Broxton Avenue in Orrell, one of the more affluent suburbs of Wigan, it is possible to spot a microcosm of the broader battle that is being fought in the Makerfield by-election.
There are three neighbouring bungalows where each household has placards and posters declaring their support for a different political party; one is for Labour, one for Reform UK and one for right-wing insurgents, Restore.
Voters and insiders told The i Paper this reflects the issue that has dominated the Makerfield campaign more than anything – who will lead the country after Sir Keir Starmer.
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More than small boats crossing the Channel, more than the cost of living crisis and more than housing, people are explicitly deciding who to vote for based on who they would like to be Prime Minister, they have said.
