India, July 25 -- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Friday, July 24, ruled out calling a snap general election, saying his government's priority is delivering the commitments set out in Labour's 2024 manifesto rather than returning to the polls early. He spoke at the announcement of the opening of the No 10 North building in Manchester.

Why Has Andy Burnham Ruled Out a Snap General Election?

Burnham made it clear that his government has no plans to seek an early mandate, arguing that the focus should remain on implementing Labour's 2024 manifesto and improving the country. Speaking with an official media outlet, the Minister said, "We live in a parliamentary democracy. There was a manifesto in 2024. I'm sticking to that manifesto. I'm b...