Andy Burnham to become Labour leader and will promise to ‘fix things politics has neglected’
Andy Burnham to become Labour leader and will promise to ‘fix things politics has neglected’
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Andy Burnham is due to be named leader of the Labour Party, before he becomes prime minister on Monday – key timings today
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The Makerfield MP will be confirmed at a special party conference in central London, which you’ll be able to watch live above from midday
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In a speech, he’s expected to say his government will be “focused on driving growth in every postcode and returning power to communities”
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Burnham, who returned to Parliament in June after nine years, has already announced plans to have a new Downing Street team based in Manchester – calling it “No 10 North”
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This week, the former Greater Manchester mayor received the backing of 379 Labour MPs and most trade unions to replace outgoing PM Keir Starmer
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Speculation is now rife about who Burnham will appoint to his cabinet – our political correspondent says there are “live discussions” about Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood becoming chancellor
Andy Burnham to become Labour leader and will promise to ‘fix things politics has neglected’
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