- Andy Burnham will not accept a position in Sir Keir Starmer's government if he wins the Makerfield by-election, according to sources close to him.
- This decision comes despite Sir Keir publicly stating he wants Burnham to play a significant role in a Labour government.
- Burnham is widely expected to launch a Labour leadership challenge should he be elected as an MP.
- He is set to deliver a speech this evening in a final push for votes ahead of Thursday's polls.
- Separately, the prime minister is facing calls from Wes Streeting to set a timetable for his departure.
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