Andy Burnham Launches Campaign in Makerfield By-Election

Andy Burnham launched his campaign for the Makerfield by-election on Friday at the Stubshaw Cross working men’s club near Wigan. ” Burnham addressed the cost of rail travel, stating that an anytime return ticket from the area to London costs £364. He said the expense illustrates challenges faced by residents seeking work in the capital.

” Burnham listed local communities including Hindley Green, Abram, and Ashton and Winstanley, saying the by-election would draw attention to those areas.

Burnham described the north as having been overlooked by Westminster. He stated that the by-election would require Parliament to focus on places it usually passes over. The event took place in a largely empty car park. Burnham wore a white T-shirt under a black blazer and black jeans while speaking to microphones.