Kemi Badenoch tells her shadow cabinet to get their manifesto ideas in as she gears up for early election

11 comments 11 Next KEMI Badenoch is getting “battle ready” for an early election – and has ordered her frontbench to submit their manifesto ideas. The Tory leader has told her shadow cabinet ministers they must get their ideas in within the next month. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch visits the Royal Bank of Scotland Edinburgh Accelerator hub Credit: Getty It comes amid mounting speculation that Andy Burnham will call an early general election. Advertisement A Tory frontbencher said: “We have been told to get our manifesto ideas in within the next month. Sign up for the Politics newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. “Everyone is getting battle ready for a possible snap election. Everyone thinks that is what Andy Burnham is planning.” The new PM denied he is secretly plotting an early election. But he has fuelled speculation by delaying a string of big policy decisions. Andy Burnham is facing mounting speculation that he might call an early general election Credit: Reuters Details of his big plan to fix the social care crisis are not expected for some time. A government spending review to find savings to help fund defence has been kicked back until next year. And the PM’s 10 year policy plan will be outlined later this year. Advertisement Most read in The Sun TONY PARSONS PM is turning into Councillor Cock-up and has been promoted beyond his ability JANE ATKINSON Trump was appalling for sharing tiger attack - but we're guilty for watching WORLD WAR TOO Russia & Iran racing ahead with secret weapons while divided West bickers FEELING LUCKY? Lotto results LIVE: National Lottery numbers tonight, October 17, 2026 Some in Labour are urging Mr Burnham to call an early election so he can tear up Keir Starmer’s manifesto and hike taxes. But other senior figures in No10 have warned against an early election gamble as they fear Labour will lose so many seats the PM will never be forgiven. 11 comments 11