The writer is a Labour former home secretary
Over the last 10 days, the spectacle of what can only be described as a political circus has rightly focused minds on economic and political stability, with its knock-on effect on the UK’s place in the world.
But there is a threat which, in my view, damages the country far more: the potential election of a Reform UK-led government. That is why the parliamentary by-election in Makerfield in Greater Manchester could define our politics for years to come. Whether you support Sir Keir Starmer, or, for that matter, a party other than Labour, the outcome of this contest is more significant than any immediate rivalry.
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