Ministers have admitted they are deliberately acting to change the system with weeks to go before a prospective vote on July 30 in mind, despite authorities questioning whether it is fair play.

Keir Starmer has been vowing to fight a challenge - which could come within weeks if Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election next Thursday.

Ministers have admitted they are deliberately acting to change the system with weeks to go before a prospective vote on July 30 in mind, despite authorities questioning whether it…

The Greater Manchester mayor is Labour's candidate in the seat as he seeks a return to Westminster before launching a bid to replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.