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Today, we find out more about Reform鈥檚 candidate Robert Kenyon back story and why his old posts on social media are making headlines. Plus, what impact could Restore Britain have on the Reform UK vote and how Andy Burnham has outgrown Mayor of Greater Manchester.

Adam is joined by Annabel Tiffin, political editor for 麻豆社 Northwest, Lara Spirit, the Deputy Political Editor for The Sunday Times, and More in Common鈥檚 Luke Tryl.

A full list of candidates and loads more information about the Makerfield by-election is available here: /news/articles/cgrp1z8n4w2o

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