Andy Burnham expected to say he will push ahead with electoral reform plans
Government sources said Burnham would set out his plans in ‘broad strokes’ in his Labour conference speech. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The GuardianView image in fullscreenGovernment sources said Burnham would set out his plans in ‘broad strokes’ in his Labour conference speech. The minister leading the bill, Florence Eshalomi, told MPs that Burnham “remains committed to electoral reform”, while warning it was “premature to legislate now for one approach”.Polling of MPs by YouGov suggests the change is supported by a majority in the Commons.
- ▪Government sources said Burnham would set out his plans in ‘broad strokes’ in his Labour conference speech.
- ▪Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The GuardianView image in fullscreenGovernment sources said Burnham would set out his plans in ‘broad strokes’ in his Labour conference speech.
- ▪The minister leading the bill, Florence Eshalomi, told MPs that Burnham “remains committed to electoral reform”, while warning it was “premature to legislate now for one approach”.Polling of MPs by YouGov suggests the change is supported by
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Government sources said Burnham would set out his plans in ‘broad strokes’ in his Labour conference speech. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The GuardianView image in fullscreenGovernment sources said Burnham would set out his plans in ‘broad strokes’ in his Labour conference speech. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The GuardianElectoral reformAndy Burnham expected to say he will push ahead with electoral reform plansExclusive: Labour conference speech will kick off process that could replace current system with proportional representation UK politics live – latest updates Pippa Crerar Political editorTue 29 Sep 2026 05.19 EDTLast modified on Tue 29 Sep 2026 05.20 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAndy Burnham is expected to announce that he will push ahead with plans for electoral…
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