"The Greens should step aside so Burnham can win" is not exactly an inspiring message

Andy Burnham is officially standing for Labour in the Makerfield by-election and the stakes could not be higher. If he wins this once-safe seat, he will step down as Mayor of Greater Manchester, return to Parliament, and almost certainly become the next Labour leader — and therefore our next Prime Minister. If he loses, it could be the final nail in the…