Lib Dems announce Makerfield by-election candidate
Summary
The Liberal Democrats have chosen Jake Austin as their candidate for the Makerfield by-election on June 18. The election is happening because Labour MP Josh Simons resigned recently.Key Facts
- Jake Austin is a Liberal Democrat councillor from Stockport.
- He will run in the Makerfield by-election in Greater Manchester.
- The election date is June 18, 2024.
- Josh Simons, the previous Labour MP for Makerfield, resigned.
- Jake Austin ran for Greater Manchester Mayor earlier in 2024.
- Other candidates include Andy Burnham (Labour), Michael Winstanley (Conservative), and several from smaller parties.
- Austin said he wants to focus on cost of living, environment, and local businesses.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.