Nearly Half Of Brits Want A General Election When Burnham Becomes Prime Minister

And the same number think he should have to face a leadership contest.

Nearly half of British voters want an early general election when Andy Burnham becomes prime minister.

A poll by YouGov also found that roughly the same number believe he should face a Labour leadership contest before entering No.10.

Burnham is all-but certain to automatically become PM next month after nominations close in the race to succeed Keir Starmer.

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