Can Sir Keir Starmer wrestle back the spotlight from the Makerfield by-election?
After hosting world leaders in Downing Street and with new plans for social media restrictions on children expected to be unveiled, the prime minister is trying to reclaim the agenda. But is the political attention still fixed on Andy Burnham in Manchester?
Sam Coates is on the ground in Manchester where the Labour bigwigs are out in force to support Burnham’s campaign. However, can the party balance the message for local voters while appealing to a national audience?
Plus, Anne McElvoy has some details on the delayed Defence Investment Plan as ministers race for a solution ahead of a key NATO summit next month.
A full list of candidates standing in the Makerfield by-election can be found here.