Andy Burnham Insists He Still Backs Electoral Reform After Amendment Blocked

[u/kontiki20]

https://bylinetimes.com/2026/09/07/andy-burnham-insists-he-still-backs-electoral-reform-after-amendment-blocked/

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[u/kontiki20]

 “The Government’s priority is a politics that works for all people in all places, not some people in some places. The Prime Minister remains committed to electoral reform as a way of supporting that objective.

“However, we must be honest, this is a complex constitutional matter and it is premature to legislate now for one approach. I would be very happy to meet with many Members from across the House to hear their views, and look at how we can work on a strong proposal and discuss the next steps.”

The whole point of the amendment was to form a commission to decide which approach to take. Feels like the government are being a bit evasive on this.

[u/swirlyglasses1 → u/kontiki20]

Burnham will come back with substantially the same amendment in a Government bill probably.

[u/Inevitable_Fail_5308]

I get the awful feeling electoral reform will never happen

[u/National_Phase_3477]

Of course he does. Actions speak louder than words…

[u/ServerLost]

Sure you do Andy. Let's see those briefing notes showing how you fought so very hard for it.

[u/Informal_Drawing]

I support giving all my money to charity.

I wouldn't put money on it happening any time soon.