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." 

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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.&nbsp;
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."&nbsp;
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on what Andy Burnham's byelection win means for Starmer's future

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