00:00I think this by-election is potentially going to be a really consequential by-election,
00:12maybe, depending on who stands for the other parties and how it plays out, maybe the most
00:16consequential by-election of this parliament.
00:20And in that context, you know, I always want to see the very best candidate, the person
00:25that can most help Labour win in that very difficult by-election.
00:29I want to see the best candidates come forward and be able to come forward to help us win.
00:36I mean, Andy Burnham is incredibly popular in my part of the world.
00:40He is an incredibly popular politician because he is really changing our city for the better
00:45and delivering on those Labour values.
00:48And I think we should all come together and really celebrate where Labour is doing some
00:53great, great work.
00:54So it should be up to Andy and the local members who will select their candidate.
01:02And our members are very discerning and they're good at making their own mind up.
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