Starmer offers Andy Burnham cabinet role to head off leadership threat ahead of by-election
Politico Europe—UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signaled he would offer Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham a senior cabinet position if Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, in what critics described as a bid to neutralize a potential leadership challenge. Burnham has said he plans to give Starmer one final chance to 'do the decent thing' and resign before taking action to remove him. Reports also indicated Ed Miliband and other ministers were ready to quit to force Starmer out if Burnham wins.