Ashton in Makerfield7 hrs agoAndy Burnham sworn in as new Makerfield MPThe former Greater Manchester mayor is seen as favourite to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister.7 hrs ago3 days agoBurnham 'must keep promises' after Makerfield winResidents react after the now ex-mayor of Greater Manchester stormed to victory in Makerfield.3 days ago4 days agoOnly Andy Burnham could beat us in Makerfield, Reform UK board member saysReform UK's Dan Barker claimed his party would have beat "any other [Labour] candidate"4 days ago4 days agoPolls close in Makerfield by-electionFourteen candidates dream of becoming the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP.4 days ago11 Jun 2026How do locals feel about the Makerfield by-election?How do local people feel about the Makerfield by-election?11 Jun 20269 Jun 2026'Feral youths' still a problem in by-election battlegroundPeople living and working in Ashton-in-Makerfield say youth antisocial behaviour is still a problem.9 Jun 20268 Jun 2026All the key points from the Makerfield by-election debateCandidates debate immigration antisocial behaviour, local identity, the cost of living and Wigan delicacies.8 Jun 20264 Jun 2026By-election win-win for me, Reform candidate saysRobert Kenyon says even if he fails to get elected he would have "given two fingers to the establishment".4 Jun 20262 Jun 2026By-election no stepping stone, Tory candidate saysMichael Winstanley said some Makerfield constituents felt they were being used as "political pawns".2 Jun 2026...
