Senior Conservative figures call for a political pact ahead of a by-election next month, arguing that Conservatives should “stand aside” to give a clearer path for Reform at the election. The call is framed around preventing the return of the current left-leaning Mayor of Manchester to Westminster. The proposal suggests cooperation on the “Right,” aiming to reduce vote splitting between right-of-centre parties. While the report highlights the intent to coordinate candidate choices, it does not provide further details on which party would run, whether Conservatives would formally withdraw candidates, or what the terms of any agreement would be. The request is presented as an effort to influence the by-election outcome, with attention focused on Manchester and the potential parliamentary seat. The article also positions the move as part of broader discussions among right-of-centre political actors about strategy ahead of the vote.