Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham will not accept a position in Sir Keir Starmer's government if he wins the Makerfield by-election, according to sources close to him. This decision comes despite Sir Keir publicly stating he wants Burnham to play a significant role in a Labour government. Burnham is widely expected to launch a Labour leadership challenge should he be elected as an MP. He is set to deliver a speech this evening in a final push for votes ahead of Thursday's polls. Separately, the prime minister is facing calls from Wes Streeting to set a timetable for his departure. In fullMakerfield by-election – latest: Burnham will refuse Starmer’s job offer, allies say ahead of crucial voteThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Burnham ‘would not take a job in Starmer’s government’ if he wins by-election
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham will not accept a position in Sir Keir Starmer's government if he wins the Makerfield by-election, according to sources close to him. This decision comes despite Sir Keir publicly stating he wants Burnham to play a significant role in a Labour government. Burnham is widely expected to launch a Labour leadership challenge should he be elected as an MP. He is set to deliver a speech this evening in a final push for votes ahead of Thursday's polls. Separately, the prime minister is facing calls from Wes Streeting to set a timetable for his departure. In fullMakerfield by-election – latest: Burnham will refuse Starmer’s job offer, allies say ahead of crucial voteThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
