Green party announce new candidate for Makerfield byelection
Sarah Wakefield: ‘Don’t vote in anger, vote in hope.’ Photograph: Manchester Green partyView image in fullscreenSarah Wakefield: ‘Don’t vote in…
Community cafe demands apology from Farage for ‘intimidating’ uninvited visit
A Reform UK party placards in Makerfield, where the party was campaigning when it visited the Hamlet Wigan cafe. Photograph:…
‘He’s a natural’: Andy Burnham’s allies give his social media style a thumbs up
Andy Burnham launching his campaign as Labour’s candidate for the byelection in Makerfield on Friday. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PAView image in…
Burnham to launch byelection campaign as Green candidate quits after just nine hours – UK politics live
Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics. Andy Burnham is set to officially launch his campaign…
Andy Burnham’s Manchester has a defining spirit – and Britain could do with a lot more of it | John Harris
Andy Burnham’s Manchester has a defining spirit – and Britain could do with a lot more of it John Harris…
Manchester messiah Burnham anointed to fix Westminster politics | John Crace
For Andy Burnham, the doubters only make him stronger. Photograph: Ian Forsyth/GettyView image in fullscreenFor Andy Burnham, the doubters only…
Andy Burnham to back electoral reform if he becomes prime minister
Andy Burnham told BBC Radio Manchester that politics was made ‘for other people in other places – and that’s what…
Burnham to back Shabana Mahmood’s immigration changes, allies say
Andy Burnham faces a tough fight in the Makerfield byelection against Reform, which has already called him ‘open-borders Andy’. Photograph:…
Andy Burnham to face Reform’s Robert Kenyon in crucial Makerfield byelection
Robert Kenyon (left) and Andy Burnham. Composite: Reform UK/Getty imagesView image in fullscreenRobert Kenyon (left) and Andy Burnham. Composite: Reform…
Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate for Makerfield byelection
Labour’s NEC rubber-stamped Andy Burnham as the candidate in Makerfield. Photograph: Gary Oakley/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenLabour’s NEC rubber-stamped Andy…