Ashton in Makerfield5 hrs agoVoters head to the polls for Makerfield by-electionThere are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP.5 hrs ago7 days agoHow do locals feel about the Makerfield by-election?How do local people feel about the Makerfield by-election?7 days ago9 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 202628 May 2026Greens can bring hope and joy, Makerfield candidate saysGreen candidate Sarah Wakefield pledged action on two "big buckets of issues".28 May 202628 May 2026'Makerfield is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics'The constituency is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics - and the by-election result could decide the next prime minister.28 May 202622 May 2026UK net migration needs to fall further, says Andy BurnhamLabour's candidate for Makerfield also said government immigration reforms must "get the balance right".22 May 2026...
