What to know about Keir Starmer's successful rival, newly-elected Andy Burnham

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What to know about Keir Starmer's successful rival, newly-elected Andy Burnham
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Lawmaker Andy Burnham said Britain needed ​fundamental change, from its economy to its immigration system, to education and industry, after he won a parliamentary seat ​in the Makerfield by-election. The election was under intense scrutiny as it was triggered to give Burnham the possibility of challenging PM Keir Starmer for party leadership, for which he would be the favourite. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle tells us what to expect now.

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