Andy Burnham rules out 'further referendums' in first call with devolved leaders

Andy Burnham has ruled out 'further referendums' (Image: Gareth Fuller)

PRIME Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out “further referendums” in calls with devolved leaders, Downing Street has said.

The Makerfield MP, who took over in Number 10 from Keir Starmer on Monday, has spoken to First Minister of Scotland John Swinney, First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth, First Minister of Northern Ireland Michelle O’Neill, and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Emma Little-Pengelly.