Andy Burnham lets slip huge hint over early general election

Andy Burnham lets slip huge hint over early general election There is ongoing speculation that the Prime Minister will call a snap election. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Katie Harris , Senior Political Correspondent 10:49, Sun, Oct 11, 2026 Updated: 10:51, Sun, Oct 11, 2026 Andy Burnham is facing ongoing speculation over a snap election (Image: Getty) Andy Burnham is rushing through laws to scrap photo ID being needed at polling stations in a move that will fuel speculation over an early general election. The changes mean people will be allowed to cast their vote with only a bank card as identification. Under current laws introduced by the Tories in 2023, voters must show photo ID at polling stations. But the new proposals in the Representation of the People Bill would expand the types of eligible ID to include bank cards. The bill also includes a crackdown on political donations after Reform UK received millions from two crypto billionaires. And it includes the introduction of votes for 16 and 17-year-olds. Tory peer and pollster Lord Hayward said the Government was “ramming through” the legislation without “giving adequate consideration to what they are proposing”. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT He told the Sunday Telegraph: “I am very concerned indeed about where we are heading, particularly on effectively the process by which we protect our democracy. “The biggest single concern is that on the financing of both political parties and elections in general, the retrospectivity of parts of the proposals seems to run counter to the basic principles of English legislation. We have always taken the view that you can’t make legislation retrospective.” Get the latest politics news - straight from our team in Westminster and more I would like to receive emails from the Daily Express featuring our latest products, services, offers, and promotions from across the Reach Plc family . Subscribe Invalid email You agree you are 18 or over. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You can unsubscribe at any time. More Info . Wes Streeting completely skewered on GB News over Brexit - ‘hang on!’ It comes amid ongoing speculation that the Prime Minister will go to the country early despite his denials. The next general election is not due until 2029. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Labour is leading national opinion polls after overtaking Nigel Farage ’s Reform UK. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Left-wing voters are returning to Labour under new leader Mr Burnham, and the party saw off the threat of the Greens at the Holborn and St Pancras by-election earlier this week. Meanwhile, the right is split with the Tories and Reform both ruling out an electoral pact. General Election Andy Burnham Voter ID Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments