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Could Andy Burnham compete with Keir Starmer?

Andy Burnham is Labour's "best chance" of winning the Makerfield bye-election, according to Brita...

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17.26 15 May 2026


Could Andy Burnham compete with Keir Starmer?


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17.26 15 May 2026


Andy Burnham is Labour's "best chance" of winning the Makerfield bye-election, according to Britain's former Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

If successful, the Greater Manchester Mayor is widely expected to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the party leadership.

Joining Shane to discuss is London-based Journalist, Vincent McAviney.

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