It's Andy Burnham’s day of destiny in Makerfield. The former mayor of Greater Manchester is this week seeking to return to parliament in a likely bid to challenge the leadership of Keir Starmer and perhaps find a way to No 10. Guardian journalist Sarah Ann Harris takes a closer look at what is at stake for Andy Burnham, the Labour party, and why the Makerfield byelection results could have a national impact.‘Is it really as close as it looks?’ - your questions on the Makerfield byelection answered Continue reading...

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2026/jun/17/makerfield-how-one-small-area-could-decide-the-uks-next-prime-minister-video