Downing Street advisers push for early election: The Telegraph
He said Labour’s manifesto commitments on taxes and EU policy are limiting government room to maneuver, while polls show the party could still fall short of a majority.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham has explicitly ruled out an early general election, confirming the next test of public opinion will not occur until 2029.
- Recent media reports suggested the Prime Minister's advisers were weighing an early election next year to allow Burnham to move beyond the 2024 manifesto Sir Keir Starmer stood on.
- "The time has come, draw a line, get the country looking forward," Burnham said, emphasizing his priority is helping people with the cost of living and instilling "a bit of hope in their lives."
- Speaking ahead of his first Labour conference in Liverpool, the Prime Minister will detail his plans next week, focusing on the direction for the country and helping businesses with running costs.
- The Prime Minister also suggested the Government is looking at all options to rescue Thames Water and promised to bear down on illegal English Channel crossings, citing lost collaboration with European neighbours following Brexit.
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UK PM Andy Burnham rules out early general polls, says ‘no election anytime soon’
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out an early general election, prioritizing the cost of living and support for businesses over election speculation. Despite recent polling suggesting Labour's rise under Burnham, he emphasizes a focus on governance rather than campaigning. The next general election is legally required by August 2029.
The Prime Minister has ruled out calling an early general election, and has made the announcement as he prepared for his first Labour Party conference as
Burnham Says There Will Be "No Election Anytime Soon" and the Next Vote Will Be "in 2029"
Andy Burnham today moved to quell mounting speculation he is plotting an early General Election, telling journalists there will be "no election anytime soon" and the next vote will be "in 2029".
‘Knock that dead’: Burnham rules out calling early election
Andy Burnham has said the next election will be in 2029 as he ruled out an early snap vote during interviews with local broadcasters. In an interview with ITV North West and Yorkshire, Burnham confirmed that the next General Election would take place at the end of this parliament. Reports suggested that Number 10 was [...]
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