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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox and Millie Cooke

Burnham at centre of row over calling early election after Labour coronation

Andy Burnham has found himself at the heart of a growing row over whether he will have the authority to be prime minister without calling a general election after his coronation as Labour leader.

MPs from across the party are urging him not to go to the country early, as the Tories, SNP, Greens and Reform prepare for a possible election between September this year and May next year.

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