John Curtice gives snap general election verdict after new Scotland poll

John Curtice said Andy Burnham may be reluctant given recent Scotland polls (Image: Colin Mearns)

JOHN Curtice has given his verdict on the prospect of Andy Burnham calling a snap general election after a major new Scotland poll.

The leading pollster said that the Prime Minister may be reluctant to call an early election despite a boost in Labour's popularity since he took office.