Rupert Lowe's party could play decisive role in crucial Makerfield vote, but many online supporters aren't happy about his son's wedding

Restore Britain, set up by the former Reform MP Rupert Lowe, appears to be taking some support from Nigel Farage

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Polls suggest Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain could pave the way for the Mayor of Greater Manchester to claim victory in next month's crunch Makerfield by-election.

Rupert Lowe's party could play decisive role in crucial Makerfield vote, but many online supporters aren't happy about his son's wedding

The Makerfield by-election matters hugely. Not only is Andy Burnham seeking a return to Parliament, he will also likely become prime minister if he succeeds at defeating Reform in…

Even though there is a clear anti-Labour - and thus anti-Burnham - majority in Makerfield, the presence of the Restore Britain candidate could split that vote and hand victory to…