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As we sat down to get voters' verdicts on the prime minister in Makerfield, he suffered yet another massive headache – his defence secretary, John Healey, resigned. And a few hours later, two more resignations. How weak is Keir Starmer now?
Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson, and Harriet Harman hear from locals voting next week – do they think Andy Burnham is destined for Number 10? What about the other parties' ambitions for the area, and what do they make of all the attention they've been getting lately?
For a full list of candidates standing in Makerfield, visit the Electoral Commission website.
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