Published: June 3, 2026 • 10:28 PM IST · Updated: June 4, 2026 • 5:10 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Chris tells Adam what it was like meeting Robert Kenyon, the Reform UK candidate in the Makerfield by-election and how he and Andy Burnham, the Labour candidate have responded to challenges about their track records on different key issues.
They discuss the ongoing reaction to some of Robert Kenyon’s previous comments about women and whether Andy Burnham’s campaign message of “Change Labour.
Keep The Faith” is cutting through with voters.
Plus how have the Conservative, Lib Dem and Green party candidates faired in the Radio Manchester hot seat?
They’re joined by Sarah Lester from the Manchester Evening News and Kevin Fitzpatrick A full list of candidates and loads more information about the Makerfield by-election is available here You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker.