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UK PM Burnham says election not coming 'any time soon'
Burnham said he is focused on governing and wants a better deal with Brussels, but ruled out any EU return before the next election.
- On Monday, Prime Minister Andy Burnham ruled out an early election, stating there would be no vote "any time soon" as his focus remains on governing.
- Following a bounce in Labour's poll ratings, speculation regarding an early vote had intensified, prompting Burnham to insist the idea should be dismissed entirely.
- Speaking on ITV's Good Morning Britain, Burnham criticized the current Brexit outcome, citing weakened immigration control and stating, "I don't think things have worked out as people said they would."
- Although hoping to see the UK return to the European Union within his lifetime, Burnham pledged no changes during this Parliament and aims to secure a better deal with Brussels.
- Respecting pledges to voters in Makerfield, The Prime Minister committed to Labour manifesto red lines and stated he would not "move ahead of the public" on future EU negotiations.
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Andy Burnham excludes new elections for the time being. Instead, he wants to focus on governance, including a rapprochement with the EU.
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United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out the possibility of the country rejoining the European Union (EU) during the current parliamentary term.
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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he would like to see Britain rejoin the European Union in his lifetime, but ruled out a return during the current parliamentary term. In an interview with ITV's "Good Morning Britain," the prime minister argued that Brexit had weakened the economy and failed to deliver on promised immigration controls.
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