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

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

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

It is understood that the Greater Manchester mayor was the only person considered for selection by Labour's ruling National Executive Committee, which bypassed the local party…

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…

Contest could give Andy Burnham — who has eyes on the Labour leadership — a route back into parliament to challenge Keir Starmer.

Andy Burnham enters the Makerfield by-election race. His chances of winning now at 66% YES.

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

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Makerfield by-election, where Andy…

Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that he would campaign alongside Andy Burnham in the crucial by-election

Andy Bunrham takes the next step in his attempt to get back to the House of Commons as he launches his campaign for the Makerfield by-election today

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham, the Labour Mayor of Greater…

Andy Burnham hopes to return to Westminster by winning the Makerfield by-election