The Latest Breaking News from Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham is the Labour leader – third time lucky for the UK’s prime minister-in-waiting

Andy Burnham has won on his third attempt to be Labour’s leader. In a wide-ranging speech to Labour MPs at a special conference in London, a jubilant Burnham pledged to “bring back hope” and promised to be a leader for all nations of the UK. But it has taken him…

The Conversation · Jul 17

Andy Burnham vows to give people ‘hope back’ as he becomes Labour leader

He will take over from Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister next week.

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Andy Burnham set to be new UK Prime Minister, will take over from Keir Starmer on Monday

Andy Burnham has been elected leader of the Labour Party, the centre-left party announced on Friday. He is set to become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom on Monday, formally replacing Kier Starmer.

The Times of India · Jul 17

What Shabana Mahmood as chancellor could mean for your money and taxes

From income tax to capital gains levies – we examine how Andy Burnham’s likely new chancellor could impact your wallet

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Deputy FM calls for IndyRef2 ahead of Swinney meeting Burnham next week

Jenny Gilruth confirmed that First Minister John Swinney will be meeting Andy Burnham next week.

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Andy Burnham becomes new Labour leader

ANDY Burnham has been confirmed as the new leader of the UK Labour Party.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17

Andy Burnham can slash energy bills by £200 a year with these policies, says Octopus Energy founder

Octopus energy has urged the upcoming prime minister to overhaul the market

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Removal van in Downing Street as Keir Starmer to leave No10

Removal van is pictured outside No10 as Andy Burnham prepares to take over as Labour leader and Prime Minister

Evening Standard · Jul 17

When will Andy Burnham become prime minister? The key timings for today’s Downing Street handover

The former Manchester mayor will be today be handed the keys to Number 10

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Burnham cannot keep ducking scrutiny. This is what he needs to do if he wants to convince voters he’s fit to be PM

ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox attended the unveiling of Andy Burnham as Labour leader, where the PM-in-waiting once again failed to answer questions from the media

The Independent UK · Jul 17