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

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…

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