It’s the day after Josh Simons stepped down as MP and every journalist and their mum is in Makerfield, where Andy Burnham will likely soon be standing in a by-election. In the constituency’s busiest town,

Andy Burnham has confirmed he intends to stand in the Makerfield by-election after the seat became available following the resignation of its MP.Josh Simons said he would step down as MP for Makerfield to allow Burnham to “return to his home,

Andy Burnham has piled the pressure on Keir Starmer after announcing his intention to stand in a by-election in Greater Manchester. In a day full of political drama, the Greater Manchester Mayor announced he would be bidding to return to Parliament after Josh Simons,

Andy Burnham has announced his intention to stand in the Makerfield by-election but Reform vow to "throw everything at it"

IT is the seat that could define who Britain’s next Prime Minister will be – but residents have warned Andy Burnham they are no “stepping stone”. Covering Wigan, Hindley

The culture secretary will be joined by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch on this week's show, as Wes Streeting says he'd stand in a potential Labour leadership race.

Only 24 hours have elapsed since the Wigan borough constituency of Makerfield became the biggest focal point of national political interest.

RETIRED engineering consultant Tony Torres thinks “King of the North” Andy Burnham is a lovely fella. And, because he has always backed Labour, you would think the party could rely on his vote at