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

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

Local pipesman Robert Kenyon is among the leading contenders to take on Andy Burnham in a by-election expected next month.

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

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.

Reform UK has framed the contest between Robert Kenyon and Andy Burnham as 'a David versus Goliath battle'

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

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