Ankara: The new British prime minister has decisively ruled out the prospect of "further referendums" during discussions with the leaders of the UK's devolved administrations, including Scotland's first minister.

According to Anadolu Agency, Andy Burnham, who assumed the office of the prime minister just a day ago, engaged in telephone conversations with Scottish First Minister John Swinney, Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth, Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill, and Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly. In his conversation with Swinney, Burnham emphasized his commitment to "practical measures, not constitutional changes," as reported by Scottish daily The National.

In addition, a government source revealed that Burnham acknowledged a fundamental disagreement with Swinney regarding Scottish independence, stating that both parties would have to "agree to disagree" on the matter. Burnham's office issued a statement outlining his intention to foster "a new politics" centered on collaboration and pragmatism with the leaders of the devolved governments.

Burnham expressed his eagerness to meet with the devolved leaders soon and announced plans to visit Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland in the near future.