Andy Burnham swiped at Donald Trump today as another poll showed him closing in on victory in the Makerfield by-election.
The Greater Manchester Mayor lashed out at the ‘poisonous’ politics of the US as he hinted at an immediate challenge to Keir Starmer if he wins.
Campaigning in the northern seat is entering a frantic final few days, with Labour increasingly confident of seeing off a challenge from Reform. Mr Burnham has seemingly been aided by Restore splitting the Right-wing vote.
A Convergent Research survey has suggested the former Cabinet minister has a 12-point lead in the contest, on 49 per cent with
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