oters in the Greater Manches- stakes atmosphere surrounding the vote. future leadership contender. His decision The Labour candidate, Greater Man- ter constituency of Makerfield to stand in Makerfield has intensified V are casting their ballots in a chester Mayor Andy Burnham, is viewed speculation that a victory could strengthen closely watched by-election that has by some within the party as a possible calls for a change at the top of government. taken on national political significance, He faces a strong challenge from with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon…