The Liberal Democrats have announced Jake Austin as their candidate for the Makerfield by-election next month. Austin is a Wigan-born councillor who represents Hazel Grove in Stockport. The by-election will be held in the Greater Manchester constituency on Thursday 18 June. The poll follows the recent resignation of Labour MP Josh Simons. Austin previously stood as the Liberal Democrats’ candidate in the Greater Manchester Mayoralty election in 2024. He said the campaign will focus on cost of living, protecting the natural environment, and supporting local high streets and businesses. Other confirmed candidates are mentioned but not included in the provided content.
"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."
"Austin was also the Lib Dems' candidate in the Greater Manchester Mayoralty election in 2024. He said: "We have a real opportunity to champion the issues that matter most to people - the cost of living, protecting our natural environment and supporting our local high streets and businesses.""
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