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General · 22 June 2026

Nigel Farage asks for fresh public vote

Nigel Farage asks for fresh public vote

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People could face another trip to the ballot box if demands for a new national vote grow. Nigel Farage called for a general election after Keir Starmer's replacement, arguing a new prime minister should gain support from voters rather than take office through a party change. Andy Burnham is identified as the leading figure to succeed Starmer.

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