Jake Austin is our candidate in Makerfield

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Jake Austin is our candidate in Makerfield

By The Voice | Mon 25th May 2026 - 2:30 pm

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Jake Austin has been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Makerfield in the upcoming by-election, pledging to champion local issues that matter most to residents. Jake is passionate about revitalising our high streets, ⁠improving public transport across the North West, and providing affordable homes for the next generation.

Jake was born and raised in Hindley, and has lived in Greater Manchester his whole life. Hei is a Liberal Democrat Councillor and works in fundraising.

In 2024, Jake was the Liberal Democrat candidate in the Greater Manchester Mayoralty election, increasing the Liberal Democrat vote share against Andy Burnham from the 2021 election.

Jake said:

I’m thrilled to have been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Makerfield. Voters in Makerfield deserve so much more than the failing Labour government or the divisive politics of Reform UK.

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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2 Comments

Rosemary Runswick 25th May '26 - 5:05pm

Good luck to Jake on the campaign trail! It’ll be good to have a Liberal candidate to challenge the narrative that has been constructed around this by-election.
Ruth Bright 4th Jun '26 - 11:42pm

Such a heartening Question Time from Jake 👏

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