Reform, which won more than 50% of the local election vote, is likely to focus heavily on immigration and Brexit

Andy Burnham may have a route back to Westminster – and a path to the Labour leadership. But can he defeat Reform UK in Makerfield? Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s north of…

Andy Burnham has announced his intention to stand in the Makerfield by-election but Reform vow to "throw everything at it"

Reform, which won more than 50% of the local election vote, is likely to focus heavily on immigration and Brexit

The Mayor of Manchester has several obstacles to overcome on the long road to Westminster

Expected candidate in Makerfield byelection says party ‘needs to change if we are to regain people’s trust’

Party confirms that no other candidates have been shortlisted for election expected to take place on 18 June

The Labour Party has selected Andy Burnham as its candidate for the Makerfield by-election while Reform has picked a plumber to stand again.

There has never been a by-election like the one looming in Makerfield. Andy Burnham may have been prevented by Labour's ruling body from standing in a by-election back in…

The Greater Manchester Mayor became Labour's official candidate as it emerged that he enjoys a considerable advantage over his party.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester would need to win the seat near before launching any formal leadership challenge