What should we make of Makerfield?

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Much analysis of the Makerfield by-election focuses on what it means for Keir Starmer and the Labour party’s national fortunes – but how should we assess it on its own terms?

Asks Steve Akehurst It can be stated without much hyperbole that when the people of Makerfield go to the polls next week it will https://www.cityam.com/what-should-we-make-of-makerfield/">[...]