Burnham says politics 'needs new script' and vows to change Labour if elected as Makerfield MP – as it happened Andy Burnham has launched his campaign for the Makerfield byelection, vowing to bring a fresh perspective to British politics.
The Labour candidate's emphasis on change within the party is timely, given its recent struggles to adapt to shifting public opinion.
The controversy surrounding Chris Kennedy's withdrawal from the Green party's candidacy highlights the complexities of online politics.