The beauty of openly taking on the X owner's interference is that it chimes with British internationalists and nationalists alike

If the Greater Manchester mayor wins in Makerfield, his route to the top job will be clearer than ever.

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.

The beauty of openly taking on the X owner's interference is that it chimes with British internationalists and nationalists alike

The Greater Manchester Mayor has been forced to retreat on various issues since standing in Makerfield