politics United Kingdom
Andy Burnham rules out an early general election
8,000people
The MRP poll reported by The Guardian surveyed more than 8000 voters.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the next UK general election will be held in 2029 and rejected an early contest. The article adds that advisers had debated the timing and that his government faces a budget and broader economic test while pursuing promised reforms.
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Andy Burnham said the next general election will be in 2029.
2 of 2 sources“confirm a 2029 date instead”
AllegedAndy Burnham said he will not call an early general election before 2029.
2 of 2 sources“Burnham felt compelled to “knock that dead” and confirm a 2029 date instead”