Cabinet ministers are bracing for a challenge to Sir Keir Starmer's leadership as early as the end of June if Andy Burnham succeeds in the Makerfield by-election

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.

Labour leader hopeful also suggested the law around carrying knives for religious reasons should be reviewed after the death of Henry Nowak

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

Manchester mayor targets June 18 parliamentary by-election before launching his bid for No 10.

The Greater Manchester mayor has opened up a 10-point lead with voters in the seat two weeks out from the potentially seismic vote that could ultimately result in Sir Keir being…

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The Greater Manchester mayor is currently standing as Labour's candidate in the Makerfield by-election in his bid to return to the House of Commons.

Cabinet ministers are bracing for a challenge to Sir Keir Starmer's leadership as early as the end of June if Andy Burnham succeeds in the Makerfield by-election

Keir Starmer has been vowing to fight a challenge - which could come within weeks if Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election next Thursday.