Roadworks are annoying, noisy and never seem to go away. In recent weeks, they’ve been saying the same about journalists in ...

Ashton-in-Makerfield, a town few knew of until recently, has potentially chosen the UK’s next prime minister.

Sir Keir Starmer's principal rival, Andy Burnham, has stormed back into parliament after a near-decade absence with a by-election win.

Residents react after the now ex-mayor of Greater Manchester stormed to victory in Makerfield.

Here is what to know about the by-election on Thursday in Makerfield, the outcome of which could lead to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ouster. By Michael D. Shear Reporting from London Voters in ...

Exclusive: Voters value changes ‘so we can afford to actually have a life’, as well as immigration policy and honesty in politicians Voters in Makerfield rank the cost of living, declining high ...

Labour's Andy Burnham swept to victory to win the Makerfield by-election with 54.8 per cent of the vote ...