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Makerfield by-election LIVE as Green Party candidate apologises for social media posts as he's dropped after 9 hours
Andy Burnham is bidding to become Makerfield MP
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Green's ex-Makerfield candidate apologises as 'total b******t' post about Jewish ambulances attack uncovered
Chris Kennedy was dropped as the Green Party's candidate in Makerfield after just nine hours
DWP confirms full list of reasons Universal Credit claimants will get £44 less each week
Claimants may be able to get more money on top of their standard Universal Credit payment if they cannot work because of a health condition or disability
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Heywood fire update as smoke seen for miles across Greater Manchester
Emergency services are in attendance this evening
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Crews from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service remain at the scene
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DWP announce new pension rules that could boost savings for millions of people
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The TV presenter was the latest star to appear on the ITV programme The Assembly
The 'forgotten' corner of Makerfield that has been 'left to rack and ruin'
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Green Party drama and Burnham on the run, seven things you need to know from the Makerfield by-election today
It has been another busy day on the ground in Wigan ahead of one of the most high-profile by-elections in decades