Cost of living and high streets among top priorities for Makerfield voters, poll shows

Exclusive: Research showing Andy Burnham holding slim lead finds honesty in politicians and immigration also rank as importantVoters in Makerfield rank the cost of living, declining high streets and public services as among the most important issues locally, with many also disillusioned by the political system and distrustful of politicians, according to new research.The findings come from a focus group, shared exclusively with the Guardian, which was commissioned by 38 Degrees and carried out b...