A collection of towns and villages which have found themselves at the epicentre of a political storm.
In just over two weeks, Makerfield – a century-long Labour stronghold – could be set to ultimately decide who runs Britain.
If he wins the by-election and becomes an MP, Greater Manchester mayor and Labour’s candidate Andy Burnham is poised to launch a leadership challenge to Keir Starmer.
If he loses, the question for Labour becomes existential. If Burnham can’t beat Reform UK, who can?
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