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Farage calls Burnham's rise a 'coup', demands immediate election

21 July 2026 · in 80 words

Farage calls Burnham's rise a 'coup', demands immediate election

Nigel Farage has labelled Andy Burnham's unopposed ascent to Prime Minister a "coup," arguing he lacks a public mandate. Farage believes Burnham's by-election win in Makerfield is insufficient justification for his new role. He is now calling for a general election to be held immediately.

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