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Andy Burnham seeks advice from Sue Gray on forming future Labour government

The Guardian UK Sunday 24 May 2026, 12:05 UTC By Aletha Adu political correspondent 1 min read
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Andy Burnham has sought guidance from Baroness Sue Gray, Keir Starmer's former chief of staff, regarding a potential return to Westminster and subsequent role in a future Labour government. The discussions reportedly covered how a new Labour administration could be formed. This move comes as internal succession discussions within the Labour Party intensify ahead of the Makerfield byelection.

The discussions highlight how seriously senior Labour figures are treating Burnham’s path back to Westminster

Andy Burnham has sought advice from Baroness Sue Gray, Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff, on how to manage a potential transition into Downing Street if he returns to Westminster and succeeds the prime minister.

Gray is understood to have advised Burnham on how a future government could be formed as Labour’s internal succession chatter intensifies before the Makerfield byelection.

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