"Burnham, who has been mayor since 2017, told BBC Radio Manchester his "full intention" was to remain in his position until he is up for re-election in May 2028. However, he added: "If events change, I'm not necessarily going to be stuck religiously in one way of thinking," adding the country was in "a reasonably turbulent place". When asked if he had ambitions for the Labour leadership, Burnham said he loved his job but when pressed said he had "never ruled out going back to Westminster"."
"His comments come amid speculation around Keir Starmer's leadership. Sir Keir has faced pressure around his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as his ambassador to the US, despite Mandelson's links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The scandal, coming so soon after Angela Rayner's resignation as deputy prime minister, has encouraged some Labour MPs to become more vocal about their frustrations with the prime minister's leadership and the wider Downing Street operation."
Andy Burnham stated his full intention is to remain as Greater Manchester mayor until re-election in May 2028, but said he would not be rigid if circumstances change. He described the country as being in a reasonably turbulent place and said he has never ruled out a return to Westminster while watching national developments. Burnham is currently ineligible to run for Labour leader because he is not an MP, though speculation exists he could contest a by-election or a local seat. The remarks come amid internal Labour unease over Sir Keir Starmer, Peter Mandelson's appointment and Angela Rayner's resignation.
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