Touring this bitterly divided constituency, what strikes you most is people want something better. But what exactly, asks Guardian columnist John Harris

Hundreds of Labour activists and MPs have ‘made the pilgrimage’ to the seat, where they are pounding the streets

Everyone here knows this is a sliding doors moment. A win could be a new beginning for the party, a loss an unimaginable calamity, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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

Exclusive: The Independent understands Andy Burnham’s team are already making detailed plans for his Downing Street operation with internal polling suggesting he will ‘embarrass…

If Andy Burnham is the answer, what on earth was the question? The self-styled King of the North reckons he's on track to win next Thursday's Makerfield by-election

Labour MPs worry 'history is repeating itself' over a lack of policy

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With Burnham effectively campaigning to be both Makerfield's MP and Prime Minister, he has tried to bring businesses on board with various promises.

Touring this bitterly divided constituency, what strikes you most is people want something better. But what exactly, asks Guardian columnist John Harris

LONDON: Labour mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has emerged in the past decade as one of Britain’s most recognizable regional leaders, and a persistent thorn in…

The polls are all sending the same message. Andy Burnham is on course for a close, but clear, victory. At which point, the final act of Keir Starmer's premiership will open.