Resident spoke to The Mirror as Andy Burnham officially launched his by-election campaign outside Stubshaw Cross Community and Sports Club, declaring: 'Hope is in the air'

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

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Andy Burnham talks up his local credentials and says: ‘This is not business as usual, this is not more of the same’

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

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

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham launched his campaign for the upcoming Makerfield by-election, with a thinly veiled pitch for the keys to Downing Street

Resident spoke to The Mirror as Andy Burnham officially launched his by-election campaign outside Stubshaw Cross Community and Sports Club, declaring: 'Hope is in the air'

The Mayor of Greater Manchester is seeking to prove he can beat Nigel Farage’s party in the crucial contest