Starmer ally reacts to Andy Burnham's attempt at Westminster return

It's understood Sir Keir Starmer will not attempt to block Andy Burnham from standing to be an MP. The Greater Manchester Mayor will ask to run for Labour in Makerfield after Josh Simons said he would give up his seat to make way for him.    It comes as the Prime Minister's position is under increasing pressure, following Wes Streeting's resignation as Health Secretary.  Housing Secretary Steve Reed joins us from Westminster.  Broadcast on 15/05/2026 Stream Good Morning Britain live, every weekday from 6am on the ITVX 📲 http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1NbomQa Like, follow and subscribe to Good Morning Britain! The Good Morning Britain YouTube channel delivers you the news that you’re waking up to in the morning. From exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in politics and showbiz to heartwarming human interest stories and unmissable watch again moments. Join Susanna Reid, Ed Balls, Kate Garraway, Richard Madeley, Charlotte Hawkins and Sean Fletcher every weekday on ITV from 6am until 9 every weekday! ITVX: http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT Website: http://bit.ly/1GsZuha YouTube: http://bit.ly/1Ecy0g1 Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1HEDRMb Twitter: http://bit.ly/1xdLqU3 http://www.itv.com #GMB