MPs must delay summer holidays to quiz PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham on his plans for Britain, Tories demand
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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In brief
The Conservative Party is calling for Parliament to reconvene before the summer recess to ensure proper parliamentary scrutiny of the incoming Prime Minister. With Andy Burnham poised to assume office just days before the scheduled six-week break, opposition leaders argue that skipping this critical questioning period would undermine democratic accountability. The debate highlights tensions between transition timelines and legislative oversight responsibilities.
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MPs must delay summer holidays to quiz PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham on his plans for Britain, Tories demand
The Conservatives say it would be 'unacceptable' for the party's next leader to continue to escape scrutiny by becoming Prime Minister a week today after Parliament is due to rise for six weeks.
