- Andy Burnham 's proposal for a 'No 10 North' in Manchester has drawn criticism.
- Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey argued that Burnham's plan risks creating a new power bubble, neglecting communities outside London and Manchester.
- Sir Ed, dubbing Burnham “Avanti Andy”, stressed the need for the government to address the concerns of “overlooked” regions across the UK, from the Devon coast to Shetland's shores.
- Burnham is almost certain to become the next prime minister, having secured nominations from 322 Labour MPs.
- He also signalled a tougher stance on Israel in support of Gaza, apologising for the Labour Party's previous response to the conflict, saying it “didn't get it right”.
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