Andy Burnham4 hrs agoHow do locals feel about the Makerfield by-election?How do local people feel about the Makerfield by-election?4 hrs ago5 hrs agoFacing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to themIn conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood.5 hrs ago4 days agoStarmer tells supporters he will fight any leadership contestThe prime minister's position has hardened since Andy Burnham said he would seek to enter any potential Labour contest.4 days ago27 May 2026Burnham and Streeting accuse Blair of ignoring inequality as they hit back at ex-PMLabour mayor Burnham and former minister Streeting were responding to the former PM's 5,600-word essay.27 May 202622 May 2026Cafe owner 'deeply disappointed' by Reform UK visitReform have hit back at the criticisms suggesting they were "politically influenced".22 May 202621 May 2026Starmer says he will campaign for Burnham in MakerfieldThe prime minister says Labour needs to "all pull together and fight", after a revolt against his leadership.21 May 202621 May 2026People in Britain can't afford a good life, Burnham saysAndy Burnham was speaking in a series of interviews with the candidates for the Makerfield by-election.21 May 202620 May 2026Allegations about Reform candidate's posts are troubling, Labour saysCampaigning organisation Searchlight claims Robert Kenyon was friends with a fascist campaigner on a now deleted Facebook page.20 May 202620 May 2026Liverpool mayor 'can work with Reform' after St Helens winMayor Steve Rotheram says he would happily work together as long as nobody was "playing silly games".20 May 2026...