Recent polling suggests a majority of voters would also want the chance to vote in a fresh election

The first Makerfield by-election poll put Andy Burnham on 43 per cent support, with his Reform opponent on 40 per cent.

Proportional representation can rescue Britain’s warped politics. It could stop Nigel Farage arriving at No 10 with less than 30% of the vote, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Recent polling suggests a majority of voters would also want the chance to vote in a fresh election

Robert Kenyon has faced increased scrutiny in key by-election race over his online past.

Manchester mayor faces a battle to defeat Reform UK if he becomes Prime Minister