Andy Burnham said support for him would be a "vote to change Labour" as he launched his campaign to return to Westminster and potentially challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the keys to No 10.The Greater Manchester mayor, who is seeking to win the Makerfield seat, said Labour "need to be better than we have been".Allies of Mr Burnham have suggested he may not launch a bid for the party leadership immediately if he is successful in his attempt to return to Parliament in the June 18 contest.But he is w

Andy Burnham said support for him would be a "vote to change Labour" as he launched his campaign to return to Westminster and potentially challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the keys to No 10.The Greater Manchester mayor, who is seeking to win the Makerfield seat, said Labour "need to be better than we have been".Allies of Mr Burnham have suggested he may not launch a bid for the party leadership immediately if he is successful in his attempt to return to Parliament in the June 18 contest.But he is widely viewed as Sir Keir's main rival for the top job if he wins the by-election.