Rebecca Shepherd running in the Makerfield byelection could help Andy Burnham realise his dream of leading Britain

Exclusive: Latest constituency polling shows Greater Manchester mayor is slightly ahead of Reform UK – but it’s still all to play for

At last month's local elections , it was Nigel Farage's war cry: 'Vote Reform. Get Starmer Out.' In Makerfield, everyone else is saying the same.

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham smiles during a campaign visit…

A new poll highlights the current hairbreadth margin between Manchester Mayor and PM hopeful Burnham and Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon.

A crucial byelection in northern England on Thursday could well trigger a change in Britain’s prime minister – and soul-searching for Nigel Farage.

Right-wing split between political parties boosts Burnham’s PM hopes in Makerfield

Rebecca Shepherd running in the Makerfield byelection could help Andy Burnham realise his dream of leading Britain

A Reform insider has conceded that the Andy Burnham effect coupled with an inability to deal with Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain means the party faces defeat

Greater Manchester mayor is favourite to win on Thursday but the spectre of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK isn’t banished yet

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA Reform UK board member has admitted that…