Starmer says he will stand in any Labour leadership contest against Burnham (opens original article in a new tab)

Keir Starmer announced he would participate in a Labour leadership contest following Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield byelection, stating he would not 'walk away' from the challenge.

• Keir Starmer stated he would enter a Labour leadership contest if triggered by Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield byelection.
• Starmer emphasized he would not
• Burnham's victory with 55% of the vote in Makerfield was described as a potential turning point by Burnham himself.