Labour campaigners fear hordes of MPs may annoy public as Makerfield votes
The number of volunteers who have signed up has been so vast that the Burnham campaign has organised three campaign…
‘Makerfield by-election is between Labour’s plan to rebuild Britain – and disappointment of protest politics’
On Thursday, the people of Makerfield go to the polls in a by-election that matters far beyond one constituency. As…
Burnham team tell ministers to delay resignations to avoid chaos
Labour party candidate Andy Burnham leaving the community sports club in Makerfield, Greater Manchester, after an eve-of-poll rally ahead of…
Reader Q&A: Hannah Al-Othman answers your questions about the Makerfield byelection – live
unhelpfullyangry asks: Do you think the England result tonight could affect the way some people vote tomorrow? double quotation markHannah:…
Keir Starmer says he wants to offer Burnham ‘big role’ in government to avoid leadership contest – UK politics live
Speaking to reporters at the G7 summit, Keir Starmer said it would be wrong for Labour to hold a leadership…
Keir Starmer signals he would give Andy Burnham a cabinet job
Andy Burnham canvassing in the Makerfield consistuency before Thursday’s byelection. Photograph: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham canvassing in…
Lib Dems to urge Labour to drop ‘torpor and timidity’ on EU and rejoin single market
Ed Davey: ‘My message to Andy Burnham, to Wes Streeting – to whoever the next prime minister may be –…
Starmer should set out timetable for his departure if Burnham wins byelection, Streeting says – UK politics live
Peter Walker is a Guardian senior political correspondent. Keir Starmer should set a timetable for his departure if Andy Burnham…
‘He understands soft power’: why Andy Burnham put music at the heart of his political identity
Makerfield, here we come … Burnham outside Salford Lads Club. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenMakerfield, here we come…
Starmer confirms social media ban for under-16s, saying this is a ‘big moment for our country’ – UK politics live
Starmer confirms the ban is happening. double quotation markToday is a big moment for our country. This is a big…