Keir Starmer Hints At Top Cabinet Job For Andy Burnham If He Wins By-Election

The PM insisted he does not feel "angry" or "bitter" even as his job hangs by a thread.

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Keir Starmer has hinted that he will offer his main rival Andy Burnham a top job in his cabinet if he wins the highly-anticipated Makerfield by-election tomorrow.

Burnham, currently the Greater Manchester mayor, has said he will join a leadership contest to oust the prime minister if he becomes an MP again.

But the PM has said that would cause “chaos” and has instead hinted at giving Burnham a key role in his government instead.

Sky News’ Beth Rigby asked Starmer at the G7 summit in France if he would bring Burnham into his cabinet if he wins in Makerfield.

He replied: “Oh, Andy is a great asset. And, yes, I want him........

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