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Andy Burnham’s political calculus has shifted—he won’t call a snap election even if he becomes PM, opting instead to serve the full term until 2029. This reversal from his 2022 stance comes as Reform UK surges to 9% nationally, posing a serious threat to any early election. Burnham’s focus now is on tackling “profiteering” in water companies, pushing United Utilities to cancel dividends and reinvest in lowering bills for struggling households. He’s framing this as proof the system’s rigged against ordinary people—and a rallying cry for public ownership. With the Makerfield by-election looming, his strategy is clear: consolidate power, govern long-term, and weather the storm of rising right-wing populism.

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