The Liberal Democrat candidate for the Makerfield by-election says the party can deliver actual savings to help people through the cost-of-living crisis. He frames the issue as the rising cost of essentials and the difficulty of getting by. He points to a recent Liberal Democrat plan to halve energy bills if the party gains power. On immigration, he says it brings benefits to communities, noting that many NHS workers are immigrants, while insisting there must be controls and that people who contribute should be welcomed. Asked about rejoining the EU, he says people do not want to revisit the Brexit vote and instead want cost-of-living reductions. He also references a Liberal Democrat amendment to the King’s Speech aimed at a customs union with the EU to add economic value. He criticizes Labour and Reform for taking voters for a ride and expresses frustration about local politics.
"With Andy Burnham widely expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership if he is successful in the Makerfield by-election, Austin said he is "frustrated" claiming both Labour and Reform are taking "voters for a ride". He added: "I was born in Hindley and grew up in this area and I am angry." Austin claimed Andy Burnham was "doing this as a bid to become Prime Minister"."
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