Everything changed, and nothing changed. The single transferable party is still in charge. (opens in new tab)

The result is known. Andy Burnham won resoundingly, increasing Labour’s share of the vote in the Makerfield constituency by winning 55% of the vote, leaving Reform trailing in second place with 35%, far below expectations. Restore did get more than 6% of the vote. In combination, the far right got 42% of the vote,...