Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has condemned Andy Burnham's ascension to Prime Minister, arguing that he has no convictions and no democratic mandate. Writing exclusively for the Express, Farage demanded an immediate general election, accusing Burnham of avoiding scrutiny and lacking the courage of his convictions.
Burnham's coronation speech raises concerns
Farage noted that during his coronation address on Friday, Burnham looked down at his notes 266 times. This inability to deliver a speech without constant reference to notes signals a leader without firm convictions, according to Farage. He argued that this does not bode well for a Prime Minister who assumed office without serious examination.
Burnham became the seventh Prime Minister in ten years, a fact Farage used to highlight political instability. The Reform UK leader claimed that Burnham's six U-turns during the Makerfield by-election and his avoidance of media scrutiny since declaring his plans leave the public uncertain about his agenda.
Call for an immediate election
Farage asserted that the only certainty under Burnham is "business as usual": more taxes, border chaos, closer ties with Europe, and an extra £10 billion in foreign aid. He argued that none of this has a democratic mandate. Unlike the Conservatives, who Farage claims show no interest in fighting elections, Reform UK is calling for an immediate general election.
"Burnham must set out his stall, put it to the British people, and let us decide the future of our country," Farage wrote.
