Burnham defends union stance, says no consensus for another Scottish referendum

In a recent interview, Andy Burnham was pressed on the notion of a "once-in-a-generation" independence referendum, but he could not specify what that meant. He maintained that a second Scottish vote lacks a clear consensus, pointing to recent Norstat polling showing mixed views. Burnham suggested the government should prioritize economic concerns and deeper devolution to towns and cities across Scotland.

He repeatedly affirmed his support for the union, stating Britain functions best as a single entity. When asked whether the union is safe under his leadership, he expressed doubts about the benefits of another referendum for northern England and reiterated his opposition to separation at this time.