Andy Burnham became Prime Minister by deception. He should resign or be sacked.
The conclusion that Andy Burnham became Prime Minister by deception is based on an arcane piece of Law considered together with an obscure fact. First I'll set out my interpretation. Later I'll give references to the evidence that leads me to that interpretation. Because of Sections 1 and 6(1) of the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 Andy Burnham's (supposed) election as an MP on 18th June 2026 was, in the terms of the 1975 Act, "void". The consequence, it seems to me, is that Andy Burnham is not and has not been at any point since 18th June 2026 a "Member of Parliament" because the effect of Sections 1 and 6(1) of the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 is, as a matter of Law, that Andy Burnham is "disqualified from membership of the House of Commons". The consequence, it seems to me, is that Andy Burnham (because his (seeming) election as an MP was "void") was not a legitimate candidate to stand to be Leader of th...