Andy Burnham breaks silence on calls for snap general election

NewsMidlands NewsAndy BurnhamMr Burnham has become Prime Minister13:34, 20 Jul 2026Andy Burnham has broken his silence on calls for a general election. The new Labour Party leader became Prime Minister on Monday, as he succeeded Sir Keir Starmer.‌The Makerfield MP has been told by some that he will need to call a snap election to shore up his authority and get a greater mandate.‌But Mr Burnham says he doesn't need to call a general election and said: "We're in a parliamentary democracy, and as we've seen through time if somebody can command the majority of the MPs in the House of Commons obviously they then have the legitimacy to lead things forward."‌READ MORE Santander to axe long-standing service for customers from AugustHe confirmed he will stick to Labour's 2024 general election manif