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.'

Andy Burnham has confirmed he will seek to join a leadership race if he wins the Makerfield by-election on June 18 during a lively BBC Question Time debate in a warning to Keir…

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.

Manchester mayor still to confirm if he would trigger a contest