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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Evans,Kate Devlin and Jane Dalton

Makerfield by-election latest: Burnham will refuse Starmer’s job offer, allies say ahead of crucial vote

Andy Burnham will not take a job in Sir Keir Starmer’s government if he wins the Makerfield by-election, sources close to the potential Labour leadership challenger say.

Allies of the Greater Manchester mayor ruled out Mr Burnham’s accepting a role in a government led by Sir Keir, who earlier offered an olive branch and said he wanted him to “play a big part” in the Labour government.

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