Andy Burnham rules out UK general election within next 12 months
Andy Burnham has ruled out calling a general election in the next 12 months, pushing back against speculation from opposition parties that he could seek an early vote. He said he could "rule out calling a general election in the next 12 months" when asked directly about the prospect of a snap poll. The next UK general election is due by August 2029.Burnham's comments came after Conservatives and Reform UK suggested he might go to the country sooner than expected. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said earlier this month that Burnham may call an election early, arguing that the political climate... [Continue Reading]
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