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By-election no stepping stone, Tory candidate says

By-election no stepping stone, Tory candidate says
BBC UK Tuesday 02 June 2026, 10:36 UTC 1 min read
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Michael Winstanley said some Makerfield constituents felt they were being used as "political pawns".

Michael Winstanley said some Makerfield constituents felt they were being used as "political pawns".
Tory (PERSON) Michael Winstanley (PERSON) Makerfield (PERSON)
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