The Greater Manchester mayor smiled as the woman said she wanted him to win the upcoming Makerfield by-election so he could oust Sir Keir, adding: 'The sooner the better.'

The Greater Manchester mayor has previously heavily hinted but ducked out of confirming he would stand against Sir Keir Starmer if he wins a Westminster seat on June 18.

Andy Burnham says he doesn't want to get "ahead of himself", and must first win a by-election later this month.