Badenoch questions Burnham's timing

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has claimed Andy Burnham could call a general election by May 2027, pointing to his Labour conference pledges that would not take effect until after the next election.

Why announce policies for 2030?

Badenoch questioned why Burnham announced policies for after an election. She said if he was not calling an early election, why discuss things happening in 2030.

“All the policies he announced are for after an election. So if he's not calling an election, why is he talking about things happening in 2030?”

Burnham denies early election plans

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out an early general election in interviews before his party conference, saying he wants to draw a line and focus on helping the public feel hope.

“All of this speculation on an early election, I can knock that dead.”

Burnham confirms 2029 election date

Asked if the next election would be in 2029, Burnham told ITV Calendar yes, that is when the next election will be, contradicting speculation about a snap poll.

“Yes, that's when the next election will be.”

Burnham's conference pledges unveiled

At Labour conference on Tuesday, Burnham delivered his first speech as prime minister, vowing to scrap the pensions triple lock, build a new social care service and overhaul the voting system.

Burnham hints at EU rejoining agenda

Burnham announced he would take a fresh look at Brexit and hinted that rejoining the EU could be on the agenda. He said if public opinion pointed towards re-entry, he could commit to holding a referendum on the issue.