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Second batch of Mandelson files won't be published this month

details of junior officials or their telephone numbers," Jones said. When asked whether the documents would be published before the parliamentary by-election in Makerfield

Newscast

details  News,·03 Jun 2026,·43 mins,· # By-Electioncast: Chris Reports Back From Makerfield [Newscast](/sounds/series/p05299nl) Contains language which some may find offensive. Available for over a year Today, Chris tells Adam

Burnham accuses Blair of ignoring inequality as he hits back at ex-PM

by-election, on the outskirts of Wigan, in what is expected to be a closely-fought contest with Reform UK's Robert Kenyon. Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting has also said he will stand

Does UK’s new far-right party, Restore, pose a threat to Farage’s Reform?

by-election](/news/2026/5/28/the-kingmakers-of-makerfield-english-town-braces-for-crucial-by-election) is expected to take place on June 18, following the departure of current Labour MP Josh Simons to make way for Manchester Mayor [Andy Burnham](/news/2026/5/19/king-of-the-north-who-is-andy-burnham-a-potential-uk-prime-minister) to contest the seat