Labour leader is facing a challenge as soon as next month if Andy Burnham is allowed to fight - and wins - a crucial by-election

A return to Westminster for Andy Burnham is far from guaranteed, while Starmer could fight a leadership challenge and win

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Labour leader is facing a challenge as soon as next month if Andy Burnham is allowed to fight - and wins - a crucial by-election

He targeted Starmer's energy and migration strategies, arguing that the Prime Minister's North Sea drilling ban has fueled calls for him to resign.

Recap all the drama on the Labour leadership saga with Andy Burnham announcing he wants to return to the Commons whike Wes Streeting quits the Government.