Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNew prime minister Andy Burnham has definitively ruled out calling an early general election, despite recent speculation in Westminster that he might seek a fresh mandate for his leadership. In his first major broadcast interview since entering Downing Street, Mr Burnham stated that he would not force voters to the polls nationally before 2029. He affirmed his commitment to Labour’s 2024 election manifesto, which includes pledges not to raise headline taxes on working people, and to adhere to Rachel Reeves’ fiscal rules. Mr Burnham defended his position by arguing that the public voted for the manifesto in the last election, and he personally 'faced the public' by winning the Makerfield by-election and securing parliamentary support. The Prime Minister dismissed the idea that an early election is necessary, noting that the British parliamentary system allows the party with a majority to form a government, citing precedents like Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak, and Gordon Brown. More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Andy Burnham responds to speculation he could call snap general election
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNew prime minister Andy Burnham has definitively ruled out calling an early general election, despite recent speculation in Westminster that he might seek a fresh mandate for his leadership. In his first major broadcast interview since entering Downing Street, Mr Burnham stated that he would not force voters to the polls nationally before 2029. He affirmed his commitment to Labour’s 2024 election manifesto, which includes pledges not to raise headline taxes on working people, and to adhere to Rachel Reeves’ fiscal rules. Mr Burnham defended his position by arguing that the public voted for the manifesto in the last election, and he personally 'faced the public' by winning the Makerfield by-election and securing parliamentary support. The Prime Minister dismissed the idea that an early election is necessary, noting that the British parliamentary system allows the party with a majority to form a government, citing precedents like Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak, and Gordon Brown. More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
