See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy DAVID WILCOCK, DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR and GREG HEFFER, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 10:30 BST, 2 June 2026 | Updated: 10:37 BST, 2 June 2026
Andy Burnham today ruled out calling a snap general election if he seizes power from Keir Starmer.The Greater Manchester Mayor's team today said he would not go to the country if he wins the Makerfield by-election and goes on to become prime minister.Mr Burnham previously demanded the Conservatives call a general election when they changed leaders in 2022.But he has decided to do what they did and carry on until the next scheduled election, due in 2029.It comes as a new poll showed Reform UK widening its national support to nine points just over a fortnight out from the Makerfield vote, which Mr Burnham needs to win to enact his plan to take power.Nigel Farage's party is on 27 per cent in a poll by YouGov, with Labour and the Tories tied in second on 18 per cent.If replicated at a snap election it could hand Mr Farage a majority and mean Mr Burnham's premiership could last little longer than that of Liz Truss. The Greater Manchester Mayor's team today said he would not go to the country if he wins the Makerfield by-election and goes on to become prime minister
