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EPISODE · Jun 20, 2026 · 5 MIN

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on what Andy Burnham's byelection win means for Starmer's future

from The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin · host Newstalk ZB

British Prime Minister Keir ‌Starmer says he will stand in any leadership contest against potential rival Andy Burnham. Burnham's won the Makerfield byelection, earning a landslide 55 percent of the vote.  This month, Burnham said he'd challenge Keir Starmer’s leadership. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Burnham's trounced Reform in the local election, and that sends a clear message to voters. "Some people are saying Starmer will quit, others are saying there'll be a leadership battle. But make no mistake, I think Andy Burnham's going to be Prime Minister by Christmas."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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