The new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham, has categorically ruled out the possibility of holding early elections, stating that his government's priority is to implement the program with which he won the elections and return the country to the path of development.
In an exclusive interview for the BBC with journalist Laura Kuenssberg, Burnham said there is no reason to take the country to another election.
"I'm going to rule that out. I don't think people want that," he said.
According to the Prime Minister, British citizens voted just a short time ago for a clear government program and he feels obligated to implement it.
"The majority of people voted for a manifesto. I will respect that manifesto with the support of my colleagues in Parliament," Burnham declared.
He stressed that the country needs political stability and not another election campaign.
"What I need most is to focus Britain on getting the country back where it should be, making it work again," he said.
The statement comes amid speculation in British politics about the possibility of a new popular mandate, but Burnham seems intent on putting an end to these rumors by making it clear that his focus will be on governance, not elections.
The full interview with Andy Burnham will be broadcast on Monday evening on the BBC's Panorama show, while parts of it will also be published on the BBC's news platforms on Sunday.
