Key facts
- Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, hinted at a potential leadership bid.
- Burnham stated he would run for Labour leader and Prime Minister if he wins the Makerfield by-election.
- He had previously avoided confirming his intentions.
- The Makerfield by-election is scheduled for June 18.
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has strongly hinted that he would run for the leadership of the Labour party and potentially for Prime Minister if he secures a Westminster seat in the upcoming Makerfield by-election. While he has previously given strong indications of his ambition, Burnham had, until now, avoided explicitly confirming his intentions to stand against the current Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer. The Makerfield by-election is scheduled to take place on June 18.