UK prime minister Burnham rules out a general election in next 12 months [SOUND]

# UK prime minister Andy Burnham has ruled out calling an early general election in the next 12 months, amid ongoing speculation that he could seek to consolidate his position. This comes as Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has called for an early election, claiming that the prime minister does not have a mandate. The next general election must be held by August 2029. Burnham says his focus is on governing, as Britain is starting to regain ​its momentum, sense ​of ⁠positivity and direction: