How Starmer will try and appease Burnham if he wins Makerfield by-election

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Keir Starmer, speaking from the G7 summit, described Andy Burnham as a "huge asset" and expressed hope he would win the Makerfield by-election. The prime minister indicated he would offer Mr Burnham a cabinet position if he wins the by-election and returns to Westminster, stating he would "play a big part in the Labour government". Amid threats to his leadership, Sir Keir insisted he would not step down, repeating that he would "fight" for his position and does not feel "angry" or "bitter". Wes Streeting has suggested he is ready to initiate a Labour leadership contest as early as next week, urging Sir Keir to outline a timetable for his departure if Mr Burnham is victorious. Andy Burnham is widely considered the favourite to win the Makerfield by-election, with opinion polls supporting this prediction. In fullStarmer tries to woo Burnham with top cabinet job if he wins Makerfield by-electionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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