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Andy Burnham says for the first time that he would join Labour leadership contest
Burnham said Labour needs a fundamental change and would join any contest backed by the Parliamentary Labour Party after winning the by-election.
- On Thursday, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham signaled he would challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership, provided he wins the Makerfield by-election on June 18.
- Starmer has defied calls to step down following poor election results last month, while Burnham requires a parliamentary seat to mount a formal leadership challenge.
- Speaking on BBC Question Time, Burnham stated he would join any leadership contest and said he asked his team to "develop a policy" for the potential bid.
- Liberal Democrat candidate Jake Austin called it an "election for a potential future prime minister via the backdoor," while Conservative candidate Michael Winstanley questioned why Burnham was seeking a return to Parliament.
- Burnham is widely viewed as Starmer's main rival and previously promised a vote for him would be a vote to "change Labour," though he must first secure the Makerfield seat.
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