If people needed reminding of how out of the ordinary the Makerfield by-election is by usual political standards, then the appearance of Hollywood actor Hugh Grant on the penultimate day of campaigning will have left them in no doubt.
The Love Actually and Notting Hill star dropped in to Andy Burnham’s campaign headquarters on Wednesday to give the Greater Manchester Mayor some of his stardust and lend him his support.
It came after another household name, the actor and comedian Steve Coogan, popped up to give Burnham his backing ahead of polling day on Thursday.
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Celebrity A-listers turning up at by-elections are unusual to say the least, but while the appearance of Coogan barely raised any eyebrow, being a well-known Labour supporter and a Mancunian to boot, the appearance of Grant at Burnham’s side has set tongues wagging.
