Starmer voices support for Burnham to win by-election: media

LONDON, June 17– British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Wednesday he wanted Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham to win the Makerfield by-election and have “a big role in government.”

Speaking to Sky News, Starmer said Burnham would be “a fantastic asset for our party and for the country” if he returned to parliament, adding: “I hope he wins in the by-election.”