Should Andy Burnham introduce proportional representation to reduce UK political polarisation?

Andy Burnham, current Labour MP for Makerfield and frontrunner in recent leadership discussions, delivered a major speech in late June 2026 outlining plans to address Westminster's problems, including proposals to relocate No 10 elements north and promote collaborative governance. UK politics shows continued division in recent polls with Reform UK leading Labour in some surveys amid broader dissatisfaction. Burnham has previously criticised polarising styles of politics, such as those associated with Donald Trump.