Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is reportedly considering a snap general election if he becomes British Prime Minister. He is also lining up Shabana Mahmood as his chancellor. Angela Rayner is expected to return to the Cabinet. Burnham needs to win a seat before challenging the current leadership. Labour's recent local election performance has fueled calls for change.

Manchester mayor faces a battle to defeat Reform UK if he becomes Prime Minister

The latest polling will come as a blow to the Greater Manchester mayor’s campaign, as he is hoping to persuade voters he would have a better chance of seeing off the threat from…