Josh Halliday

But then again, that might be because, you know, Andy Burnham has not had to articulate his views on these, you know, big national issues like immigration, you know, for a long time.

But then again, you know, he's spoken about having to fight in the election that you're in.

And, you know, if he's tough on immigration, that will probably play well to a lot of people in Makerfield.

I think he's looking quite likely.

He will end up in number 10.

I think if he wins the Makerfield by-election, it's still an if.

He's probably the favourite, but only just.

I think the Labour Party will see him as the person who can win possibly the next general election.

The other contenders...

Would they get past the Labour members?

Andy Burnham constantly tops the polls as the most popular politician, actually, you know, among Labour members and among the general public.

If Keir Starmer decides to set out an orderly transition, then I think we could be on for an Andy Burnham prime ministership by the end of this year.

Thank you very much.