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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Makerfield person - You Need To See This

Who has Andy Burnham picked to be in his Cabinet?

Here, the Press Association looks at the appointments to Andy Burnham’s Cabinet so far.

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham’s in-tray: All the pressing issues the new PM will face, from taxes to Trump

The Makerfield MP is expected to take office on Monday

The Independent UK

Inside Burnham’s roundabout route to No 10, according to those who know him best

IN FOCUS: Hearing from allies of incoming prime minister Andy Burnham, Dan Haygarth tracks the year that saw the mayor of Greater Manchester set his sights on Number 10

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All the claims Nigel Farage made about Andy Burnham as Reform leader demands general election

Reform leader launches scathing attack on new Labour leader Mr Burnham at the first CPAC conference in London

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham to promise to ‘fix the big things’ in first speech as Labour leader

Burnham, who is set to take the job on Friday, will promise to give back control to communities and spread growth

The Guardian - UK

Hillsborough law symbolises new era as power passes from Starmer to Burnham

Bill marks a full-circle moment for the PM-in-waiting and encapsulates what he says his government will be about

The Guardian - UK

The bulging in-tray of challenges Andy Burnham faces upon entering No 10

From welfare and defence spending to cost of living and geopolitics, we look at the key issues left over from Starmer

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Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister on Monday: How will it actually happen?

The former mayor of Manchester was officially declared Labour Party leader on Friday

Evening Standard

Burnham’s business rates plan to boost high street ‘could cost around £880m’

Forecasts by global tax firm Ryan suggest proposals could lift more than 140,000 additional small premises out of paying business rates.

Evening Standard

‘New direction, same old problems’: the economic challenges facing Andy Burnham

Blair met good fortune when he assumed office, others such as Wilson faced tougher times. The PM-presumptive will start firmly on the back foot

The Guardian - UK

Could Farage quit? Questions swirl over Reform UK leader’s future

Leader is under pressure over £5m gift, byelection losses and rise of rival Restore but allies say exit speculation is ‘wishful thinking’

The Guardian - UK

Ex-Reform candidate suggests people without children should pay more for their mortgages

Exclusive: Matt Goodwin suggested giving ‘more favourable mortgage rates’ to British families that have more than two children

The Independent UK

Badenoch accuses Starmer of leaving defence spending ‘mess to his successor’ amid concern over £5bn black hole

Tory leader accuses Starmer of ‘leaving this mess to his successor’

The Independent UK

Burnham told of £4.7bn defence black hole yesterday, minister suggests

Ministers faced questions over the funding gap and whether Mr Burnham was blindsided by Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement.

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The Guardian - UK

Burnham left with £4.7bn bill for Starmer’s new defence investment plan

Ally of PM-in-waiting says four-year boost for the armed forces is an ‘unexploded bomb’

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: Inside Shabana Mahmood’s new UK asylum reforms

In today’s newsletter: As the home secretary details reforms to the asylum system, a look at the challenges Labour faces – and what better story could be told about immigration

The Guardian - UK

Want to know what Andy Burnham would do in government? Take a look at his past

His plan for the country is still vague, but there are clues to what he thinks, on topics from inheritance tax to welfare and social care, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

Evening Standard

Burnham plans to ‘rewire’ British state to improve people’s lives across UK

Andy Burnham said his proposals would shift power away from Whitehall as part of a ’10-year-mission’ to drive up living standards.

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The Guardian - UK

The hidden crisis hollowing out adult social care in the UK: precious day centres are being sold off

Countless spaces for adults with complex needs have been shut down. If Andy Burnham wants to fix social care, keeping them open must be a priority, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Independent UK

Minister insists public ‘do not want a general election’ – despite almost half of people calling for one

Recent YouGov poll found almost half of Britons believe there should be a general election

The Guardian - UK

GB News pundit charged with fraud during time as Labour adviser

Exclusive: Matthew Torbitt faces two counts of fraud by false representation in relation to travel and expense claims

The Guardian - UK

Burnham has brought hope back to Labour – but he must understand how quickly it can be punctured

The Makerfield MP’s surge towards No 10 is a seductive ad for the power of positive politics. How long that proves effective depends on his next moves, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves backing Andy Burnham as next PM despite cabinet speculation

It has been rumoured that Mr Burnham would appoint a new chancellor.

The Independent UK

Reeves insists she has ‘unfinished business’ as chancellor amid speculation she could be ousted by Burnham

The chancellor has backed Bunrham to succeed Starmer – but faces losing her role in the Treasury in the coming weeks

The Independent UK

In The Room | Why Andy Burnham might not be ready for No 10

Andy Burnham’s camp is caught between euphoria and fear. After his victory in the Makerfield by-election and Keir Starmer’s resignation, the path to No 10 appears to have opened up for the former Manchester mayor.

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