Ashton in Makerfield4 hrs ago'Feral youths' still a problem in by-election battlegroundPeople living and working in Ashton-in-Makerfield say youth antisocial behaviour is still a problem.4 hrs ago13 hrs agoAll the key points from the Makerfield by-election debateCandidates debate immigration antisocial behaviour, local identity, the cost of living and Wigan delicacies.13 hrs ago5 days agoBy-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".5 days ago7 days agoBy-election no stepping stone, Tory candidate saysMichael Winstanley said some Makerfield constituents felt they were being used as "political pawns".7 days ago28 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 202622 May 2026Former Green Party by-election candidate apologises for sharing 'false flag' postThe Green Party had announced Chris Kennedy withdrew as candidate for "personal and family reasons".22 May 202621 May 2026Green Party candidate pulls out of by-electionChris Kennedy withdraws from the contest hours after he was named as the Green Party's candidate.21 May 2026...
