Burnham allies ‘offer MPs peerages to stand aside’ so he can run for PM, i Paper reports

Andy Burnham’s allies have been offering peerages to MPs willing to stand aside so he can return to Westminster,The i Paperhas been told. Multiple sources claim the Mayor of Manchester’s allies have been making moves to position him for any leadership challenge which may come after the local elections. The results are likely to pile further pressure on Sir Keir Starmer, who has long known that these elections could be make or break for his premiership.