Polls open in historic byelection in Makerfield that could determine Keir Starmer’s future – UK politics live
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- ▪Photograph: Adam Vaughan/EPABut you can follow our blog for all the latest in UK politics, as well as I am sure plenty of photos of dogs at polling stations.
- ▪Because, let’s face it, that really is the true meaning of any British election.ShareUpdated at 06.26 EDT
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05.32 EDTPolls open in Makerfield for historic byelection that could determine Keir Starmer's futureHello and welcome to the UK politics live blog.The people of Makerfield, a constituency sitting just outside of Wigan, have at last begun voting in what could be one of the most consequential byelections in British political history.Since Labour MP Josh Simons resigned to allow the mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham a clear run at returning to parliament – and the opportunity to become prime minister – residents have been inundated with party campaigners and reporters.Yesterday Burnham urged people to “vote to change politics” and said he would take the “fight as high as I can possibly take it”.But, despite the seat being considered one of Labour’s safest (it has been red since its…
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