Andy Burnham was a Cabinet Minister in Gordon Brown's failed government. In the 2010 leadership contest he finished fourth out of five candidates; ultimately won by Ed Miliband. In 2015: He ran again as an early favourite but ultimately finished second to Jeremy Corbyn.

Deals regarding government take place after (not before) a General Election if the result is inconclusive (a hung parliament). Meanwhile ReformUK is going for 326 seats at least. Fewer than that means all bets are off.

Really really odd answer. Nigel Farage suggests in a couple of years there might be someone better to be PM. That’s quite possibly before the next election.

Great to have the endorsement of one of my heroes @antmiddleton

Indeed, as someone once said "A week is a long time in politics".

2 weeks ago I was stood on the summit of Mount Everest with my 17 year old son Gabriel. 2 days ago I was finishing of a 4 day charity hiking for a veteran charity across the beaches of Normandy for the 82nd anniversary of D-Day to remember and to pay our upmost respects to our fallen heroes from WWII 🫡🎖️ Today I was in Makerfield supporting a fellow veteran, friend and all round good guy @RobKenyonReform not only to help unite the right but also to help prevent at all costs Labour and Andy Burham from winning this all important by-election. It’s a two horse race (Rob Kenyon and Andy Burham) if Labour lose this seat then they’re done and will be gone in no time. If Burham gets in, he becomes the next PM with months, Labour stabilises and then stick around until the next general election. We need them out NOW! This is a strategic vote, not a time to play into Labours hands. We are a lot smarter than this. Those on the right I urge you to think this by-election through. It’s the most important one we’ve had for decades #unitetheright 🫡🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Not only was Andy Burnham a Minister in Gordon Brown's failed government of 2010, he also twice lost Labour Leadership battles, losing against both Miliband and Corbyn.

Andy Burnham will promise to be Santa Claus until 18th of June.

On this day in 2004, Ronald Reagan passed away. A true friend of the United Kingdom, his legacy was one of freedom.

If voters of Makerfield vote Labour yet again they mustn't be surprised if nothing changes except the face at Number 10.

Do you suppose our current crop of 650 MPs are all brilliant individuals? Government is all about a few key Ministers and a thumping majority of compliant MPs.

Reform 10 points ahead of the rest We are saying what millions are thinking

White eggs tend to have thinner shells. They always seem to break when lightly boiled.

Margaret Thatcher

Proportional Representation is really bad news for anyone who wants radical change.

English is our national language. All local government business should be carried out in English. All elected officials should speak English. No exceptions.

It’s hotting up in Makerfield. Incredible support for this man. Let’s make @RobKenyonReform Reform’s next MP 🚀 🇬🇧

Andy Burnham expects to win the By Election and then the Labour Leadership Election. Imagine how this post looks if he is beaten by ReformUK.

The Times have just released a new poll for the Makerfield by-election by Survation. Robert Kenyon is the only candidate who can stop Andy Burnham. This is a two horse race - nobody else comes close.

Make sure you’re following @RobKenyonReform on here. New video from Makerfield coming in the morning! 🚐

I live in one of those black bits! It was lovely today and nothing was black.