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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Bishop

Andy Burnham by-election posters torn down in Makerfield

Andy Burnham Makerfield
  • Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham shared footage of a man tearing down his election posters.
  • The incident occurred ahead of the upcoming Makerfield by-election.
  • The video shows a man removing 'Vote Andy' placards from a property's fence and placing them into his van.
  • Mr Burnham jokingly commented on the footage, suggesting the man could help take down 650 stakes after the election.
  • It is illegal to remove political placards or posters from private property.

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Andy Burnham shares footage of man tearing down campaign posters ahead of Makerfield by-election

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