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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Burnham Says He Would Enter Labour Leadership Race
Caption: Burnham Says He Would Enter Labour Leadership Race. Andy Burnham has said he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest if he wins the upcoming Makerfield by-election. Speaking during a BBC Question Time special, Burnham made clear he would consider challenging for the party leadership if a contest is triggered. The by-election takes place on June 18 and was called after former Labour MP Josh Simons stepped down. Burnham said that if elected to Parliament, he would aim to represent the constituency at the highest possible level. He also suggested that fellow Labour figure Wes Streeting appeared to have already begun positioning himself for a future leadership bid. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has faced growing pressure following poor election results, although no formal challenge has been launched. Under Labour rules, any challenger would need to be an MP and secure the support of 81 Labour MPs to trigger a leadership contest. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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