Should Andy Burnham call an early general election? Have your say

NewsGreater Manchester NewsAndy BurnhamAndy Burnham is the new UK Prime MinisterBenjamin Blosse08:21, 21 Jul 2026Andy Burnham has appeared to rule out calling an early general election after being appointed Prime Minister. Mr Burnham was handed the keys to Downing Street on Monday (July 20), replacing Sir Keir Starmer.‌But the new Prime Minister’s mid-term ascent to power has prompted calls for a general election from some, who argue he is lacking a mandate.‌Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said on X: “Andy Burnham cannot be allowed to make the ‘biggest changes in politics for 40 years’ without a mandate. We need a general election now.”‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterBut Mr Burnham noted he had a constitutional mandate to govern as he woul