Published 18 hours ago • loading... • Updated 18 hours agoShow Less IconBurnham’s Brexit pledge means an early election is now far more likely Summary by The IndependentThe prime minister’s pledge to stick to the restrictive red lines of Sir Keir Starmer’s manifesto is simply not sustainable until 2029 – however strongly Mr Burnham denies there will be an early general election, writes political editor David MaddoxShare menu2 Articles2 ArticlesAllLeft2CenterRightSearch IconSort IconThe IndependentThe Independent (US)Lean LeftView articleCaret Right IconReposted by The Independent (US)Lean LeftFactualityOwnershipBurnham’s Brexit pledge means an early election is now far more likelyThe prime minister’s pledge to stick to the restrictive red lines of Sir Keir Starmer’s manifesto is simply not sustainable until 2029 – however strongly Mr Burnham denies there will be an early general election, writes political editor David Maddox18 hours ago·London, United KingdomRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources2Leaning Left2Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated17 hours agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageThe Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom 18 hours ago on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsKeir Starmer Plus IconBrexit Plus IconUnited Kingdom Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsKeir Starmer Plus IconBrexit Plus IconUnited Kingdom Plus IconShow All