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Labour's Relevance at Stake in Makerfield Byelection

Burnham's Battle Cry: Can Labour Revive Its Relevance? The recent byelection in Makerfield has highlighted a yawning gap between the Labour Party and the British public.

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham's attempt to spin the party's electoral woes as a call for change rings hollow.

Burnham's words are laced with self preservation and genuine concern, but they fail to address the fundamental issue: Labour's disconnect from voters it seeks to govern.

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