Hundreds of Labour activists and MPs have converged on the Makerfield constituency, campaigning intensely as a crucial by-election approaches, shifting the UK's political focus to the seat.

Four Labour Party activists have been charged by police following an investigation into allegations of manipulating a party database to fix a candidate selection process within the London Labour Party.

A YouGov poll of Labour activists indicates a preference for Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham over current leader Keir Starmer, reinforcing Burnham's favoritism in a potential leadership contest.

The UK Cabinet Office is reportedly investigating Labour Together following allegations of a smear campaign.

Keir Starmer is facing calls for an inquiry into Labour Together, a think tank that reportedly paid £36,000 to investigate journalists. The organization was instrumental in Starmer's election as party leader.

Labour activists have appeared in court in connection with allegations that a party database was manipulated to influence candidate selection.

Reports indicate that Labour activists allegedly paid for a smear campaign targeting journalists, raising questions about party conduct.