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’

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

Makerfield by-election victory could rapidly propel Manchester mayor into Downing Street