Andy Burnham, the Labour candidate for the Makerfield by-election, is facing backlash for renting out a London flat partly funded by MP expenses, while criticizing the landlord class. Additionally, his Brexit position is under scrutiny as the government proposes a new EU single market alignment, challenging his pro-Remain stance.

• 01Andy Burnham purchased a two-bedroom flat in Kennington, London, in 2005, which has since doubled in value to £480,000.
• 02He used taxpayer money to pay mortgage interest on the property through MP expenses, which were eliminated after the 2009 expenses scandal.
• 03Burnham previously charged taxpayers around £17,000 a year to rent a different flat while renting out the Kennington property.
• 04His Brexit beliefs are being questioned as the government considers aligning with EU regulations, conflicting with his Remain support.
• 05Tory officials have called him a hypocrite for profiting as a landlord while criticizing the housing market.

Burnham's property dealings and Brexit stance could influence voter perceptions in the Makerfield by-election.