WATCH: Andy Burnham sworn in as MP following Starmer's resignation speech

Andy Burnham has been officially sworn in as the MP for Makerfield, following his by-election victory last week.

It comes after Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as prime minister in a statement outside 10 Downing Street - setting out a timetable for his departure and a Labour leadership contest.

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