It looks like Labour both consolidated the progressive bloc and increased turnout to win in Makerfield
Great rapid work by my research colleagues @christabelcoops.bsky.social @cwp-weir.bsky.social @dylancridland.bsky.social
Dan Mead
I’m biased, but if you read any electoral strategy takes today, make it this one:
Calum Weir
A remarkable Labour win last night. The real lesson of Makerfield?
In our latest substack, Christabel Cooper explains why rebuilding a larger progressive coalition, while persuading more transactional voters that Labour can stand up for them and deliver in office is the path to beating Reform.
