SIR KEIR STARMER will have to go as Prime Minister even if Andy Burnham loses the Makerfield by-election, prominent former minister Jess Phillips has insisted.

Speaking at the Hay Festival today, the Labour MP said she believes there will be a leadership contest regardless of whether Mr Burnham returns to Westminster.

The Greater Manchester mayor, who is viewed as a challenger to Sir Keir in a potential Labour leadership race, launched his by-election campaign on Friday.

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