Labour MPs Plead with Andy Burnham Not to Call Snap General Election over Fears of 'Carnage'

Labour MPs plead with Andy Burnham not to call snap General Election over fears of 'carnage'

Andy Burnham has been urged not to call a snap General Election over fears it would cause "carnage" for the Labour Party. The Prime Minister, who is understood to be flirting with the idea of going to the country early, has been urged by one backbencher to "get on with the job of governing".His inner circle are thought to be considering bringing a General Election early by two years in order to secure Mr Burnham a mandate from the nation.The thi…

Why Scottish Labour is terrified by the prospect of a snap Westminster election

There has been renewed speculation that Andy Burnham might call a snap election, perhaps in spring next year.  Brian Taylor looks at the arguments,…