On cam: Nigel Farage rips into Labour's 'illegal' new PM Andy Burnham; 'he has no mandate...'

Published on Jul 21, 2026 11:48 pm IST

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has questioned the legitimacy of new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, arguing that he has "no mandate whatsoever" to pursue major political reforms without a general election. Speaking to supporters, Farage criticised Burnham's unopposed rise to Labour leadership and called for voters to decide the country's future through an immediate national poll. Burnham became Prime Minister following Keir Starmer's resignation and is not legally required to call an election before the next scheduled vote in 2029. Watch the full report for the latest political developments and reactions from the United Kingdom.

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