The Prime Minister's former chief of staff is understood to be once again offering advice to Sir Keir, despite exiting Downing Street in February over his role in appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.

Keir Starmer’s grip on power appears more perilous after Andy Burnham unveiled a dramatic route back to Parliament and Wes Streeting quit the government

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The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has announced he will be requesting the permission of Labour’s NEC to stand in the Makerfield by-election after Labour MP Josh Simons…

Pressure is intensifying on Keir Starmer after Andy Burnham was given a route back to parliament

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The Prime Minister's former chief of staff is understood to be once again offering advice to Sir Keir, despite exiting Downing Street in February over his role in appointing Peter…

The Prime Minister insisted he still intends to contest the next general election and will not walk away or set out a timetable for his departure if Andy Burnham returns to…