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.

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