Andy Burnham said he was seeking a return to Westminster to "change Labour" as pressure continued to mount on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.The Greater Manchester mayor hopes to be Labour's candidate in the Makerfield by-election, which could provide him with a route back to Parliament to challenge for the party leadership and the keys to No 10.

Andy Burnham said he was seeking a return to Westminster to "change Labour" as pressure continued to mount on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.The Greater Manchester mayor hopes to be Labour's candidate in the Makerfield by-election, which could provide him with a route back to Parliament to challenge for the party leadership and the keys to No 10.