The candidates in the Makerfield by-election may have been campaigning relentlessly on local issues like flooding, policing and housing, but has there ever been a by-election with more national significance? Labour candidate Andy Burnham has made it clear that if he wins, he wants to replace Sir Keir Starmer as…

The candidates in the Makerfield by-election may have been campaigning relentlessly on local issues like flooding, policing and housing, but has there ever been a by-election with…

The Labour mayor has splashed £8,000 on online adverts championing niche local concerns ahead of the June 18 vote.