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Boost for Andy Burnham as Greens 'agree to scale back Makerfield by-election campaign' as they fear allowing a Reform UK win
The Green Party has agreed to scale back their campaign in the Makerfield by-election to prevent a potential Reform UK victory, providing a boost for Labour's Andy Burnham. The move highlights strategic concerns over Reform UK's growing influence in the region.
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