Labour campaigners fear hordes of MPs may annoy public as Makerfield votes (opens original article in a new tab)

Labour campaigners in Makerfield fear their large numbers may annoy voters during the byelection, with up to 3,000 activists expected to distribute leaflets and knock on doors, prompting concerns about overwhelming residents.

• Up to 3,000 Labour campaigners are expected in Makerfield for Andy Burnham's byelection campaign
• Local hotels are fully booked and activists will leaflet at bus stops and school gates to avoid overwhelming residents
• The campaign uses large numbers of volunteers to demonstrate Burnham's potential to re-energise Labour against Reform UK