As the Makerfield by-election looks set to give Burnham a shot at No 10, the race for roles in his potential cabinet is heating up

The Greater Manchester Mayor has been forced to retreat on various issues since standing in Makerfield

Exclusive: The Independent understands Andy Burnham’s team are already making detailed plans for his Downing Street operation with internal polling suggesting he will ‘embarrass…

Ed Miliband might be setting his sights beyond his energy remit should his long-standing colleague Andy Burnham make it through the doors of Downing Street, insiders have revealed.

With Burnham effectively campaigning to be both Makerfield's MP and Prime Minister, he has tried to bring businesses on board with various promises.

As the Makerfield by-election looks set to give Burnham a shot at No 10, the race for roles in his potential cabinet is heating up

Mr Burnham hopes to win Thursday’s Makerfield by-election and could then launch a campaign to replace Sir Keir as prime minister and Labour leader

Right-wing split between political parties boosts Burnham’s PM hopes in Makerfield

Former health secretary is confident he can reel in the Manchester Mayor's poll lead for next leader

Keir Starmer has signalled he would offer the Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham a position in his Cabinet if he is re-elected as an MP in this week's Makerfield by-election

Speaking from the G7 summit amid growing threats to his leadership, Sir Keir Starmer described Andy Burnham as a ‘huge asset to our party and our movement’