I saw all Reform’s weaknesses on display in Makerfield – Farage should be worried | John Harris

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The Makerfield byelection was a significant test for the Reform party, led by Nigel Farage, as it sought to gain traction in a post-industrial town in the north of England. The area has historically been a Labour stronghold, but recent years have seen a shift in voter allegiance, with some traditional Labour voters being courted by right-leaning parties. The byelection result, in which Labour's Andy Burnham won with 55% of the vote, may have implications for Reform's strategy and Farage's leadership.

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I saw all Reform’s weaknesses on display in Makerfield – Farage should be worried | John Harris

From a hopeless candidate to botched strategy, this latest byelection defeat is telling. But for Labour, there is still a long and arduous journey ahead The day before the voters of Makerfield chose their new MP, I stood with my camera-wielding colleague John Domokos on the main road through the post-industrial town of Hindley. Every two or three minutes, a van or small truck drew level with us, and there it was agai…