High risk, high reward: How big is Burnham's by-election gamble?
If Burnham is able to stand as the Labour candidate in the Makerfield by-election, he will face fierce competition from Reform and the Greens.

Shehab is an award-winning political journalist based in Westminster. He is the co-presenter of the ITV News politics podcast, Calling Peston. Shehab joined ITV News in 2019, having previously worked for The Independent.
If Burnham is able to stand as the Labour candidate in the Makerfield by-election, he will face fierce competition from Reform and the Greens.
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