Date picked for Makerfield by-election
Wigan Council have confirmed what date voters will head to the polls
Last updated 5 hours ago
Wigan Council have confirmed the Makerfield by-election will be held on the 18th of June.
Voters in Makerfield will head to the polls in a by-election - after MP Josh Simons stepped down, triggering a fresh contest for the constituency.
Political parties have been confirming their candidates for the vote.
Here is the full list of candidates standing in the by-election which have been announced so far....
Labour Party - Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham is representing Labour in the Makerfield by-election.
Reform UK - Robert Kenyon
Robert Kenyon is representing Reform UK in the Makerfield by-election.
Restore Britain - Rebecca Shepherd
Rebecca Shepherd is representing Restore Britain in the Makerfield by-election.
How can people vote?
People can vote:
In person at a polling station
By post
By proxy
More information is available on the Electoral Commission website.