Voices: A win for Andy Burnham doesn’t have to be the country’s loss (opens original article in a new tab)

Andy Burnham's possible victory in the Makerfield by-election could threaten Keir Starmer's leadership, prompting Starmer to prepare for a leadership challenge and potentially offer Burnham a key government role to manage internal party tensions.

• Andy Burnham's potential election could challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership
• Starmer has prepared for a leadership challenge with a team and financial resources
• Burnham may be offered a significant government role to address internal Labour Party tensions