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Makerfield by-election: It’s the final campaign day — live updates
The Makerfield by-election, which could influence Britain’s next prime minister, sees Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester Mayor, seeking an MP position to challenge Labour Party leadership. His main rival is Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon, with political dynamics involving Restore Britain and Labour’s strategic concerns about Reform UK’s national ambitions.
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