Why is there so much interest in a byelection in north-west England?
About 70,000 voters in Greater Manchester’s Makerfield constituency could play pivotal role in ending Keir Starmer’s time as UK prime minster An election that could shape the future of UK politics for years to come is taking place on Thursday. But it is only happening in one sma
About 70,000 voters in Greater Manchester’s Makerfield constituency could play pivotal role in ending Keir Starmer’s time as UK prime minster
An election that could shape the future of UK politics for years to come is taking place on Thursday. But it is only happening in one small part of north-west England, with little more than 70,000 people eligible to vote.
Why? It is a question with a number of answers, some connected to the structure of the British political system, others much more topical.
