Can Sir Keir Starmer compete on the back of attention from the Makerfield by-election?
After welcoming world leaders to Downing Street and new plans to restrict social media for children expected to be unveiled, the prime minister is trying to get back on the agenda. But is the political focus still on Andy Burnham in Manchester?
Sam Coates is at the stadium in Manchester where the bigwigs of the Labor party have come out to support Burnham’s campaign. However, can the party balance its message to local voters while appealing to a national audience?
Additionally, Anne McElvoy has some details on the delayed Defense Investment Plan as ministers scramble for a solution ahead of next month’s NATO summit.
A full list of candidates standing in the Makerfield by-election can be found here here.
