Britain's Red Wall Under Siege: The Battle for Makerfield As the UK gears up for a crucial by election in the Labour stronghold of Makerfield, the country is witnessing a microcosm of its deeper existential crisis.
This once safe seat has been held by Labour since 1983, but now stands on the brink of falling to Reform's Nigel Farage.
Makerfield's demographics tell a story of post industrial decline and disillusionment with the establishment.