Starmer resigns, Farage calls for election
- Patriot News UK Newsdesk
- Jun 22
- 2 min read
Monday 22 June 2026
Nigel Farage has demanded a new General Election as Andy Burnham appears set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.
Speaking to GB News, the Reform UK leader said the former Manchester Mayor has “no mandate whatsoever” to lead the country and accused him of “flip-flopping” on policies.
On Monday, Sir Keir announced his descsion to resign as Labour leader as Mr Burnham returned to Westminster following a thumping victory in the Makerfield by-election.
Mr Farage explained that despite the backing of Labour parliamentarians and leadership rivals such as Wes Streeting, the former Manchester Mayor would not have the consent of the British public.
Nigel Farage has demanded a new General Election as Andy Burnham appears set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.
Speaking to GB News, the Reform UK leader said the former Manchester Mayor has “no mandate whatsoever” to lead the country and accused him of “flip-flopping” on policies.
On Monday, Sir Keir announced his descsion to resign as Labour leader as Mr Burnham returned to Westminster following a thumping victory in the Makerfield by-election.
Mr Farage explained that despite the backing of Labour parliamentarians and leadership rivals such as Wes Streeting, the former Manchester Mayor would not have the consent of the British public.
“If he does become Prime Minister, he'll do so with no mandate whatsoever. No mandate whatsoever,” the Reform UK leader stressed.
“I think the public are sick to death of the game of musical chairs that's going on in Downing Street and deserve a vote.”
Addressing his potential rival for No10 in such a hypothetical contest, Mr Farage hit out at the former Manchester Mayor.
“Remember Boris Johnson as Mayor of London, enormously popular. Andy Burnham as Mayor of Manchester, enormously popular. Why? Because mayors fulfil a civic role.
“They cut ribbons, they host visiting film stars. Politicians have to take positions.
“We, at the moment, have almost no idea where this man stands on anything.
“He's flipped and flopped in the last month more than Keir Starmer has in the last two years.
”To that end, the Reform UK leader called on other Labour figures to challenge Mr Burnham for the top job.
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