Burnham to promise new path for UK when he becomes new Labour leader
Summary
Andy Burnham will become the new leader of the UK Labour Party and take over as prime minister next week. In his first speech, he will promise changes to help the economy and focus on public control of utilities, while continuing some Labour government achievements.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham will be confirmed as Labour leader at a party conference in London on Friday.
- He will replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister on Monday.
- Burnham was the only leadership candidate after being backed by 379 Labour MPs and most trade unions.
- He plans to pursue a "distinctively Labour" economic policy, including more public control of utilities like water.
- Burnham wants to grow the economy in all regions and return power to local communities.
- Sir Keir Starmer resigned last month after Labour lost local elections in May.
- There are ongoing discussions about Burnham’s cabinet choices, with Shabana Mahmood possibly becoming chancellor.
- Burnham plans a "listening tour" across the UK during the summer parliamentary recess.
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