A Savanta poll revealed 61 per cent think Mr Burnham, who is set to replace Keir Starmer in Downing Street on Monday, should hold a national vote within 12 months.

A Savanta poll revealed 61 per cent think Mr Burnham, who is set to replace Keir Starmer in Downing Street on Monday, should hold a national vote within 12 months.

Can Andy Burnham unite the country when he becomes Prime Minister on Monday?