Reform UK leader Nigel Farage calls for an immediate general election after he says Keir Burnham has no mandate to govern. Across multiple reports, Farage argues that “nothing will get better” under Burnham and that an election is needed so voters can decide the direction of the country. The criticism is linked to Burnham’s appointment as prime minister, which is described by some outlets as taking effect on Monday. Farage also frames the election as a chance for Reform UK to challenge the established parties, saying his party could achieve a significant result. One report describes his expectation of a “historic upset,” while another adds that the contest would amount to a broader “battle” over the nation’s direction. The outlets present Farage’s position, including his claim of a lack of democratic mandate and his demand for an election, but they do not provide counter-arguments or detailed responses from Burnham or other political figures in the provided excerpts. Overall, the reports agree that Farage is publicly pressing for an immediate vote following Burnham’s move into the premiership.