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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleReform UK leader Nigel Farage has demanded an immediate general election, arguing that Andy Burnham, the incoming Labour Prime Minister, lacks a mandate to govern the country. Farage claimed that "nothing will get better under Andy Burnham" and predicted that Labour would shift further to the left under his leadership. He criticised Burnham's potential policies, suggesting taxes would rise despite pledges and expressing concerns over his stance on immigration and the European Convention on Human Rights. Farage expressed confidence that Reform UK could achieve a "historic upset" in the next general election, stating the party is preparing to fight and win. He warned that if Reform UK fails to win the next election, Britain risks becoming a "third world country" within a decade. In fullFarage says Burnham has ‘no mandate’ and demands immediate general electionMore 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

Fresh research from London-based Public First shows that voters are skeptical of the Reform UK leader’s decision to trigger a by-election.

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.