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Lib Dems announce Makerfield by-election candidate
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- Liberal Democrats Jake Austin is currently a Liberal Democrat councillor The Liberal Democrats have announced Jake Austin as their candidate for next month's Makerfield by-election.
- The Wigan-born councillor, who represents Hazel Grove in Stockport, will stand in the contest in the Greater Manchester constituency on Thursday 18 June.
- The poll follows the recent resignation of Labour MP Josh Simons.
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Liberal Democrats Jake Austin is currently a Liberal Democrat councillor The Liberal Democrats have announced Jake Austin as their candidate for next month's Makerfield by-election.
The Wigan-born councillor, who represents Hazel Grove in Stockport, will stand in the contest in the Greater Manchester constituency on Thursday 18 June.
The poll follows the recent resignation of Labour MP Josh Simons.
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