Sir Keir Starmer has stated he will not set a timetable to leave No 10 and intends to lead Labour into the next general election, despite internal party calls for his exit. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is seeking to return to Parliament as Labour's candidate in the Makerfield by-election, with the aim of challenging for the party leadership.
Burnham's vision for change
Mr Burnham declared that if he is successful, his return would be a 'vote to change Labour,' arguing that the party's previous offer to voters has 'simply not been good enough.' He outlined a platform focused on making life more affordable, powering up regions, and reindustrialising, advocating for further devolution and rejecting a return to the European Union.
Starmer calls for unity
Sir Keir Starmer has called for party unity in the upcoming Makerfield by-election, describing it as a 'fight between Labour and Reform' and pledging his full support for the chosen candidate. In fullPolitics latest: Burnham warns ‘big changes’ needed in UK after Starmer says he would back mayor at by-election
