Andy Burnham today ruled out calling a snap general election if he seizes power from Keir Starmer.
The Greater Manchester Mayor’s team today said he would not go to the country if he wins the Makerfield by-election and goes on to become prime minister.
Mr Burnham previously demanded the Conservatives call a general election when they changed leaders in 2022.
But he has decided to do what they did and carry on until the next scheduled election, due in 2029.
It comes as a new poll showed Reform UK widening its national support to nine points just over a fortnight out from the Makerfield
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