Could there be a snap election? Andy Burnham issues verdict after Starmer resignation (opens original article in a new tab)

Andy Burnham was sworn in as MP for Makerfield after winning the election, while remaining non-committal about a potential snap election following Keir Starmer's resignation. Starmer has set 9 July as the start of the Labour leadership contest.

• Andy Burnham was sworn in as MP for Makerfield after winning the election
• Burnham did not confirm if a snap election would happen following Starmer's resignation
• Starmer announced his resignation and set 9 July as the start of the leadership contest
• Burnham previously called for a general election in 2022 during a leadership transition