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Sky News speaks to voters in Makerfield ahead of crucial by-election
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3:38Now PlayingAndy Burnham has been out canvassing in Makerfield ahead of the upcoming by-election as he eyes a return to Westminster after a decade away - but what do voters think of him?
The Greater Manchester mayor is aiming to become the Labour candidate for the seat, which is being vacated by Josh Simons MP, who announced he would stand down to give Burnham a chance to return to parliament.
If he is successfully elected in Makerfield, he is widely expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the party leadership.
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