EXCLUSIVE: Andy Burnham has said he would run to replace Keir Starmer, but it is understood that he is not planning to challenge in the first few days if he wins the by-election

Mr Burnham hopes to win Thursday’s Makerfield by-election and could then launch a campaign to replace Sir Keir as prime minister and Labour leader

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EXCLUSIVE: Andy Burnham has said he would run to replace Keir Starmer, but it is understood that he is not planning to challenge in the first few days if he wins the by-election

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The most important by-election in decades could be the first in history to decide who is prime minister – with the fate of the government in the hands of an electorate of 76,641…

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has tried to ward off an expected leadership challenge by saying he wants would-be rival Andy Burnham to play "a big role" in his Labour government.

Andy Burnham looks to return to Westminster via the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for a potential Labour leadership challenge.