Andy Burnham, the presumed successor to outgoing UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, has stated he will not call for early general elections if he assumes office, Euronews reported. Burnham is currently the sole candidate to replace Starmer, who announced his resignation as leader of the Labour Party and prime minister last month. The next general election is not legally required until 2029.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. Answering questions from users on the social media platform Reddit during an “Ask Me Anything” session, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester responded “no” when asked about the possibility of an early vote. Burnham stated he intends to work according to the existing 2024 election program. The 2024 Labour manifesto included commitments to specific fiscal rules, pledging not to raise taxes on workers’ incomes, national insurance, or Value Added Tax (VAT) rates. During the session, Burnham also expressed support for reforming the British majoritarian electoral system. Noting the increasing fragmentation of voter support among multiple parties, Burnham stated that proportional representation would facilitate a more collaborative political environment focused on problem-solving. Regarding foreign policy, the prospective prime minister stated he would maintain “100 percent” of the current support levels for Ukraine and indicated an intention to pursue closer ties between the UK and the European Union.