Could Keir Starmer survive a challenge from Andy Burnham? Full interview

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Could Keir Starmer survive a challenge from Andy Burnham? Full interview

Is Prime Minister Keir Starmer ready for a possible leadership battle with Andy Burnham?

Channel 4 News Political Editor Gary Gibbon questioned Starmer about this on the eve of the Makerfield by-election, as well as his feelings about Donald Trump’s peace deal with Iran and the threat of Russia.

Starmer defends his record as leader of the Labour Party and prime minister, and vows to fight through any challenges that may come forward.

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These are the candidates in the Makerfield by-election:

Jake Austin
Liberal Democrats

Count Binface
Count Binface Party

Andy Burnham
Labour and Co-operative Party

Dan Clarke
Libertarian Party

John Dyer
Independent

Ed Gemmell
Climate Party

Paul Gould
Independent

Howling Laud Hope
The Official Monster Raving Loony Party

Rob Kenyon
Reform UK

Rob Pownall
Independent

Rebecca Shepherd
Restore Britain

Sarah Wakefield
Green Party

Peter Ward
Rejoin EU

Michael Winstanley
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date: June 17, 2026