Starmer tries to woo Burnham with top cabinet job if he wins Makerfield by-election (opens original article in a new tab)

Sir Keir Starmer indicates he would offer a cabinet position to Andy Burnham if he wins the Makerfield by-election, while insisting he will not step down as prime minister. Wes Streeting suggests a leadership contest could follow if Burnham wins, as multiple polls show Burnham as the favorite in the constituency.

• Sir Keir Starmer suggests offering Andy Burnham a cabinet job if he wins the Makerfield by-election
• Starmer states he will not step down as prime minister and plans to fight for his position
• Wes Streeting indicates willingness to trigger a Labour leadership contest if Burnham wins the by-election
• Burnham is the favorite to win the Makerfield by-election according to opinion polls
• Reform UK faces competition from Restore Britain in the constituency