‘Andy Burnham is going to be Prime Minister’
6/19/202641 min
Andy Burnham is coming back to Westminster – is he about to become prime minister? And could Sir Keir Starmer be in denial?
After a stunning victory in the Makerfield by-election, Burnham has gone from mayor of Greater Manchester to Labour MP, instantly kickstarting the speculation about a challenge to Starmer's leadership.
So is this the beginning of the end for Starmer and will his MPs turn against him? Harriet has the lowdown from inside the Labour party – so how quickly will it kick off?
Beth Rigby has raced back from Makerfield to join Harriet Harman and Ruth Davidson as they dissect one of the most consequential by-election results in recent political history and they’re answering some of your questions along the way.
Plus, Ruth has the latest from Scotland after the by-elections in Aberdeen South and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry. Is this a change in fortune for the Tories?
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Speaker 20:29
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Harriet Harman· Host0:35
[upbeat music] If you get left behind by the herd, that's it. You know, you're extinct.
Beth Rigby· Host0:47
Keir Starmer can either have a bloody exit or a dignified exit.
Harriet Harman· Host0:54
Andy Burnham is going to become prime minister. Keir Starmer is going to be leaving office.
Beth Rigby· Host1:04
Hello, and welcome to Electoral Dysfunction with me, Beth Rigby.
Ruth Davidson· Host1:14
Me, Ruth Davidson.
Harriet Harman· Host1:16
And me, Harriet Harman.
Beth Rigby· Host1:17
Now, we are recording this on Friday afternoon, so thanks for bearing with us, 'cause we are a bit later today, but that is because there is news. There is so much going on. I've just raced back