# Burnham Eyes Westminster and Mayoral Battle

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Podcast: [Manchester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135)
Published: 2026-06-17T11:42:20+00:00
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Andy Burnham is gearing up for a political comeback, targeting the Makerfield by-election this Thursday as a stepping stone to higher office — but with a twist: insiders say he won’t take a cabinet role if Keir Starmer wins the next general election, betting his untainted reputation is his biggest asset. Starmer himself has signaled Burnham could play a “big part” in future Labour government, even as internal party tensions simmer. With local elections looming — especially the Greater Manchester mayoral race, which could become a massive by-election if Burnham wins his seat — the stakes are high. The Makerfield contest is tight, with Reform UK posing a serious threat, forcing Labour to focus on both parliamentary and local wins in a complex, high-stakes political chess game. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5f9899f279200cee

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