Andy Burnham speaks out on snap general election after delivering first Budget

Andy Burnham has ruled out holding a snap general election over the next 12 months. This statement follows the first Budget presented by chancellor John Healey, which aimed to provide citizens with breathing space. Despite criticism that the Budget avoided major economic decisions, sparking rumours of an early poll to bypass 2024 manifesto constraints, the Prime Minister rejected these claims. Meanwhile, the Labour party continues to increase its lead in the polls, experiencing a Burnham bounce.