How the contest is shaping up two weeks ahead of crucial Makerfield by-election

Andy Burnham hinted he would join a Labour leadership contest if Wes Streeting launched one, while being careful not to seem presumptuous ahead of the Makerfield by-election. Downing Street reiterated that the Prime Minister would not walk away from his mandate. Burnham also said carrying knives for religious reasons 'needs to be looked at' following the murder of Henry Nowak by a kirpan carrier.