Can Andy Burnham Win Over Makerfield? The by election battle brewing in Makerfield pits Labour favourite Andy Burnham against a resurgent Reform party that has rewritten the electoral rulebook.
The stakes are high, with Burnham's chances of success hinging on his ability to connect with voters who have grown disillusioned with Labour's leadership.
Makerfield seems an unlikely venue for this clash, having been a safe Labour seat since its creation in 1983.