Prime Minister Burnham rules out early election — Anadolu Agency

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he does not plan to call an early general election and expects the next vote to take place in 2029. In his view, holding an election earlier would draw the country into a process focused on the past.

There will be no elections in the near future

As Anadolu Agency reports, in talks with BBC and ITV regional political editors, Burnham said he was focused on the work of prime minister. According to him, the priorities are helping people through the rising cost of living and supporting businesses with operating costs.

Asked whether the next election would take place in 2029, Burnham answered in the affirmative. He also said he could put an end to speculation about a possible early vote and added that there would be no election in the near future.

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A general election in the United Kingdom must take place no later than August 2029, although the prime minister may call it earlier. Burnham's statement came amid a YouGov poll for Sky News and The Times, according to which, if an election were held now, the country could end up with a parliament in which no party had an absolute majority, although the Labour Party is expected to win the most seats.

English Channel crossings

Burnham also said he seeks to completely stop small-boat crossings of the English Channel. In the two days before his comments, at least 781 migrants crossed the channel to reach the United Kingdom, the highest daily figure this year. At the same time, since the beginning of the year, more than 18,500 migrants have crossed the English Channel — 45% fewer than during the same period in 2025.