Whichever way it goes, the by-election in Makerfield has the potential to shape the UK for decades - potentially propelling Labour into a new era or causing a catastrophic crisis

This is a high-stakes gamble for everyone involved. But then, in Labour politics right now, everything is

Greater Manchester mayor’s gamble on a byelection could catapult him into the Labour leadership — or end his career — as pressure mounts on Keir Starmer