In the long history of British democracy, there has never been a more important by-election then the epic contest now underway at Makerfield in Greater Manchester. The outcome will not only decide the fate of the beleaguered Labour Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, but could also determine the political destiny of our country for years to come. In effect Makerfield is like a general election in microcosm.
If the Labour candidate Andy Burnham wins, the consequences will be disastrous. The bumptious, egocentric Manchester Mayor, known as the ‘King of the North’, will immediately commit regicide against Starmer, followed by his Coronation.
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