Keir Starmer signals he would give Andy Burnham a cabinet job

Guardian World · June 17, 2026

PM says Greater Manchester mayor is ‘huge asset’ who can play big part in Labour government if he wins byelection UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has indicated he would give Andy Burnham a cabinet job, describing him as a “huge asset”, as he attempted to head off a challenge to his leadership that is expected to come after the Makerfield byelection on Thursday. Allies of Burnham said the Greater Manchester mayor would not be interested in serving under Starmer if he returned to Westminster. Continue reading...