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

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

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’

Keir Starmer praised Andy Burnham as a 'fantastic asset' and said he wanted him to have a 'big role' in Government if he wins the Makerfield by-election tomorrow.

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Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that Andy Burnham would be given a Cabinet role as he said he had “spoken to him many times in recent weeks”.

Andy Burnham plans to give Sir Keir Starmer one final chance to 'do the decent thing' and resign before orchestrating a move to remove him from Downing Street .