‘Hypocrite’ Burnham demanded General Election when Tories changed leader but WON’T hold snap poll if he topples Starmer

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• A special election in the UK could hasten the rise of Andy Burnham and the end for Keir Starmer.

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• Two weeks ago, during a special Makerfield edition of the BBC’s Question Time, he confirmed the worst kept secret in politics by admitting he will join any leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer in No.10.

  according to HuffPost UK

• Keir Starmer isn’t on the ballot, but the U.K. prime minister’s future is on the line in a special election on June 18.

  according to France 24 English — World/International

• But before any such contest unfolds, Burnham must win a seat in parliament, which he is hoping to do on June 18 in a by-election in the Makerfield constituency.

  according to France 24 English — World/International

• FRANCE 24's Benedicte Paviot explains why.

  according to France 24 English — World/International

• Anything above 7% will suggest that Farage is facing a growing challenge on his right flank, in much the same way as he inflicted huge damage on the Tories when he himself was leader of Ukip.

  according to HuffPost UK

• An apparently well-placed source in his team says they are preparing to launch an “immediate leadership challenge” against Keir Starmer on Friday morning, while another briefs that Burnham will hold off – but only for 72 hours because they dare not risk losing momentum.

  according to The Guardian - Politics

• According to every opinion poll which has been published during the month-long by-election campaign, Burnham is on course to win.

  according to HuffPost UK

• Although this is vigorously denied by the energy secretary, along with claims that he is “ghosting” the prime minister’s calls, it has not stopped some hardline loyalists expressing unnecessary relish at the prospect of a more enforced cabinet departure for Miliband.

  according to The Guardian - Politics

• Campaign posters for Andy Burnham and for the Reform UK party are displayed in the town of Ashton-in-Makerfield.

  according to HuffPost UK

• ANDY Burnham was branded a hypocrite last night after it emerged that he called for a General Election when the Tories changed leader.

  according to The Sun - News

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• A special election in the UK could hasten the rise of Andy Burnham and the end for Keir Starmer.

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