As arguably the most consequential by-election in British political history enters its final hours, Colin Drury speaks to voters for whom Nigel Farage’s party represents change but lacks the charm of Labour’s local hero, whom everyone seems to know

As arguably the most consequential by-election in British political history enters its final hours, Colin Drury speaks to voters for whom Nigel Farage’s party represents change…

The Greater Manchester Mayor is facing a tough fight from Reform - but Restore Britain could take Farage's votes

If Labour can fail in former mining towns then there may be no stopping Nigel Farage’s populist Reform party

Reform UK worries over losing support to Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain, which may split the right-wing vote

With Andy Burnham’s return to frontline politics, Nigel Farage’s Reform threat and Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership all under scrutiny, chief political commentator John Rentoul is…

Labour’s Greater Manchester mayor hopes a win over Reform UK will help force the prime minister to step aside

Was Rob Kenyon really the best that Reform could come up with in a political battle that attracted widespread national interest?

The results are in and Andy Burnham is on his way to Westminster having won the Makerfield by-election. But what does that mean for Keir Starmer? What does it mean for Reform? And…

From a hopeless candidate to botched strategy, this latest byelection defeat is telling. But for Labour, there is still a long and arduous journey ahead, says Guardian columnist…

Political editor David Maddox explains why the crushing by-election defeat shows that the Reform bubble has burst

Makerfield result means we will likely have a new PM by September, and Britain will find out what Burnhamism really means

Makerfield shows the challenges Reform is facing, from Restore and tactical voting to questions over that £5m gift

Newly-elected Makerfield MP praises team as he joins them at campaign HQ, celebrating victory ‘beyond our wildest dreams’

What was it like for Makerfield's voters - to be in the midst of a political goldfish bowl where every opinion writer and broadcaster in the country had something deeply profound…

"For Nigel Farage, the Makerfield result is crushing. His party’s senior leadership expected to be the story of the night. Instead, it fell more than 9,000 votes short and was…