Andy Burnham tonight declared ‘change is coming’ to British politics as he staged an eve-of-poll rally ahead of the Makerfield by-election – with support from Hugh Grant.
The Greater Manchester mayor is bidding to win Thursday’s parliamentary contest as he seeks a return to Westminster and the chance to challenge Keir Starmer.
In a speech at a community and sports centre in the constituency on Wednesday evening, Mr Burnham claimed Britain was ‘at a point on a crossroads’.
And his campaign attracted celebrity backing with the arrival of Grant at the Makerfield venue for Mr Burnham’s rally.
The 65-year-old Hollywood star – known for
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