Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them
Summary
The Makerfield constituency in north-west England is holding an important by-election on June 18 to choose a new Member of Parliament. Labour's candidate, Andy Burnham, aims to enter the Labour leadership to become prime minister if elected, while his main opponent is Robert Kenyon from Reform UK. The community shows mixed feelings about the state of the UK, with some parts doing well economically and others facing serious local problems like illegal waste dumps.Key Facts
- Makerfield is a constituency in north-west England with former mining towns.
- A by-election on June 18 will decide a new Member of Parliament.
- Andy Burnham, Labour's candidate and Mayor of Greater Manchester, may run to be Labour leader and prime minister.
- Robert Kenyon, representing Reform UK, is Burnham’s main rival.
- Some areas of Makerfield, like Ashton, have economic growth and business success.
- Other areas, such as Bickershaw, suffer from problems like illegal waste dumps and rat infestations.
- The local council is spending £6.6 million on regenerating Ashton.
- Residents express frustration about "broken Britain," but attitudes vary across the constituency.
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