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'Makerfield is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics'

BBC News UK 28 May 2026, 09:26 UTC 28 May 2026

'Makerfield is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics' — BBC News

The constituency is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics - and the by-election result could decide the next prime minister.

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