British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is bracing for a potential leadership challenge, with his rival Andy Burnham contesting a parliamentary by-election today in the Makerfield constituency. According to France 24, Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, must first secure a seat in parliament—a task complicated by Reform UK's Rob Kenyon, who represents a serious threat in what's shaping up to be a tight three-way contest. The stakes are personal: if Burnham wins, he could position himself to mount a formal challenge to Starmer's leadership. The Prime Minister has signaled he's ready to fight to retain control of the party.

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