Keir Starmer confirmed today he will go to Makerfield to campaign for leadership rival Andy Burnham in a by-election that could end up costing him his job.

Contest could give Andy Burnham — who has eyes on the Labour leadership — a route back into parliament to challenge Keir Starmer.

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Makerfield by-election, where Andy…