Movers, shakers and Makerfield
The Makerfield by-election is expected to take place exactly one month from today, on June 18. And if…
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Labour Party officers approve Burnham bid to stand as candidate in Makerfield by-election
Labour Party officers have approved Andy Burnham to stand as a candidate for the upcoming Makerfield by-election, LabourList…
