POLITICS Andy Burnham goes hyper-local as Makerfield vote looms Thursday, June 11, 2026 · john johnston Source Summary The Labour mayor has splashed £8,000 on online adverts championing niche local concerns ahead of the June 18 vote. Advertisement Read Original Article → Related Dispatches [US] · Jun 11 Galligan won’t seek reelection [US] · Jun 11 Jeff Robbins: Americans grow increasingly cynical, with good reason [CA] · Jun 11 Should we swap the Walk with Israel for a Walk with Jews?