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Labour's Andy Burnham has confirmed he would run for UK Prime Minister if he wins the Makerfield by-election, a move that has sent shockwaves through the Labour party. The Greater Manchester mayor's announcement comes after months of speculation about his potential leadership bid.

Burnham's comments on the UK's social care system and police reform have been met with criticism from some quarters, with Conservative candidate Michael Winstanley accusing him of being 'disgusted' by the by-election process.

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The by-election is seen as a straight fight between Burnham and Reform's Robert Kenyon, with the result closely watched as it may signal a potential leadership challenge to Sir Keir Starmer. The Labour party has yet to coment on Burnham's confirmation, but some allies have poked fun at the mayor's ambitions.

Business Secretary Peter Kyle has suggested Burnham could be styled as Labour's 'Queen of the South' and has warned against crediting those who 'want to thrust themselves forward at moments of instability .'

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Burnham's comments on the UK's social care system and police reform have been met with criticism from some quarters , with Conservative candidate Michael Winstanley accusing him of being 'disgusted' by the by-election process.

The Greater Manchester mayor has previously hinted at a potential leadership bid, but tonight's confirmation has sparked debate within the Labour party.

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The Labour party has yet to comment on Burnham's confirmation, but some allies have poked fun at the mayor's ambitions.

Business Secretary Peter Kyle has suggested Burnham could be styled as Labour's 'Queen of the South' and has warned against crediiting those who 'want to thrust themselves forward at moments of instability.'

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The by-election is seen as a straight fight between Burnham and Reform's Robert Kenyon, with the result closely watched as it may signal a potential leadership challenge to Sir Keir Starmer.

The Labour party has yet to comment on Burnham's confirmation, but some allies have poked fun at the mayor's ambitions.

Business Secretary Peter Kyle has suggested Burnham could be styled as Labour's 'Queen of the South' and has warned against crediting those who 'want to thrust themselves forward at moments of instability.'

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The by-election is seen as a straight fight between Burnham and Reform's Robert Kenyon, with the result closely watched as it may signal a potential leadership challenge to Sir Keir Starmer.

The Labour party has yet to comment on Burnham's confirmation, but some allies have poked fun at the mayor's ambitions.

Business Secretary Peter Kyle has suggested Burnham could be styled as Labour's 'Queen of the South' and has warned against crediting those who 'want to thrust themselves forward at moments of instability.'