Mr Burnham was joined by actor Hugh Grant and comedian Steve Coogan in the dying throes of the by-election campaign, as he said he was 'fighting on every front' to win.

Keir Starmer praised Andy Burnham as a 'fantastic asset' and said he wanted him to have a 'big role' in Government if he wins the Makerfield by-election tomorrow.

Who would have thought that this man, who was once a plain and rather uninspiring New Labour minister, would one day become the great hope against the darkness?

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People across constituency say voters are ‘turning against each other’ but Labour believes they will back Andy Burnham because he is ‘bringing people together’

The Greater Manchester mayor is bidding to win Thursday's parliamentary contest as he seeks a return to Westminster and the chance to challenge Keir Starmer .

Polling stations have opened as Andy Burnham attempts to return to the Commons so he can challenge Keir Starmer.

Polling stations have opened as Andy Burnham attempts to return to the Commons so he can challenge Keir Starmer.

Notting Hill and Paddington star has a shared interest with the Greater Manchester Mayor when it comes to the media

The Greater Manchester mayor has spent the past four weeks campaigning as Labour's candidate in the seat as he seeks a return to the House of Commons.

Mr Burnham was joined by actor Hugh Grant and comedian Steve Coogan in the dying throes of the by-election campaign, as he said he was 'fighting on every front' to win.

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‘Borrowed’ supporters from across the political spectrum voted to trounce Reform

Labour grandees, including some Cabinet ministers, told the Prime Minister that his time was up following Mr Burnham's thumping victory in the Makerfield by-election.