Inside Makerfield: ‘Long forgotten’ area now at the centre of the nation’s attention

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General view of the high street in Ashton-in-Makerfield where Andy Burnham has confirmed he will request to stand in a by-election later this year on May 15, 2026 in Makerfield, England. Josh Simons announced he would step down as Labour MP for Makerfield, allowing Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to run in the resulting by-election that will take place. Burnham confirmed he intends to stand in the contest - if allowed to by the party's national executive committee - which would offer him a route to return to parliament where he could potentially challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership. (Photo by Gary Oakley/Getty Images)

The final pieces are falling into place for one of the most consequential by-elections in modern British history.

Next month, the people of...

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