British paper i Paper reports Prime Minister Burnham has not ruled out a snap
general election in May 2027. Sources close to Downing Street say Burnham
publicly insists he will not call an early election but has not excluded a May
2027 contest. One insider said there is a growing view that an optimal window
for a poll may exist, potentially before right-wing forces regroup. Another
Downing Street source said Burnham will "give the British public time to get to
know the new PM" before making a final decision. The final call could hinge on
market and public reaction to this month’s budget and the size of any "Burnham
effect".
