Andy Burnham tells Scottish First Minister John Swinney that a second independence referendum is “off limits.” The comments come after the two men hold their first in-person meeting since Burnham becomes Prime Minister. In the meeting, Burnham argues that the priority should be on delivering economic growth and tackling pressures faced by families, including the cost of living. The sources agree that Burnham frames the referendum as not being a current option, while Swinney is presented as meeting with him at the start of a new working relationship in person. Across the outlets, Burnham’s position is that government attention should remain on domestic issues rather than pursuing another referendum on independence. The reports characterize the exchange as part of Burnham’s early engagement with Swinney, emphasizing both his stance on the referendum question and his stated focus on growth and household support.
Andy Burnham says a second Scottish independence referendum is “off limits”
Andy Burnham tells Scottish First Minister John Swinney that a second independence referendum is “off limits.” The comments come after the two men hold their first in-person meeting since Burnham beco...
- Andy Burnham tells John Swinney that a second Scottish independence referendum is “off limits.”
- The statement is made after their first in-person meeting since Burnham becomes Prime Minister.
- Burnham says the focus should be on growth and helping families.
- The meeting takes place between Burnham and Scottish First Minister John Swinney.
In his first meeting with John Swinney since becoming PM, Mr Burnham insisted the focus must be on delivering growth and helping families with the cost of living
2 hours agoIt came as the two men held their first in-person meeting since Mr Burnham became Prime Minister
2 hours agoAndy Burnham said a second referendum on independence is “off limits” following a meeting with John Swinney.
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