Former UK Speaker John Bercow appears in Makerfield to campaign for Labour’s Andy Burnham, according to the reports. Reform UK raises questions about whether Bercow is being allowed to campaign despite his past controversies and what it describes as a “shamed” reputation. The party demands an explanation for Bercow’s involvement in campaigning and frames the issue as hypocrisy, pointing to perceived inconsistencies in how political figures with similar reputational concerns are treated. The coverage focuses on the political dispute triggered by Bercow’s appearance rather than providing additional details about his activities or specific campaign events in the area. While Reform criticizes the decision to include him, the reports do not set out a response from Labour or from Bercow in the material provided. Overall, the story centers on the reaction from Reform UK to Bercow’s participation in campaigning for Burnham in Makerfield.