Prime minister quashes speculation that Labour’s revival in the polls could prompt early contest
Andy Burnham has said he will not call a general election before 2029, after days of speculation that Labour’s revival in the polls could tempt him to call an early contest.
The prime minister was repeatedly questioned on the prospect during a round of broadcast interviews to regional media on Friday.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/sep/25/no-snap-election-before-2029-andy-burnham-says
Author : Rowena Mason and Heather Stewart
Publish date : 2026-09-25 17:06:00
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