Andy Burnham's by-election bid: the most high stakes MP vote ever?
Andy Burnham's bid to get elected as Makerfield MP: the most high stakes by-election ever?
Katie Razzall asks, would-be Labour leader Andy Burnham's bid to be Makerfield MP: is it the most high sakes by-election ever? Experienced political analyst Steve Richards tells PM it is. A panel of local residents give their reaction to the Manchester Mayor's declaration and the concerns that they'll be voting on. Also on PM: Trump's visit to China concludes, the view from Taiwan. Nick Harkaway, spy author and son of John Le Carre gives his professional take on football's latest 'Spygate' scandal.
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