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Scrapping digital ID will help focus on cost of living – Labour deputy leader

Lucy Powell said a ‘laser focus’ would be applied to the problem.

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham to have 'change of emphasis' on North Sea oil and gas, Labour MP says

ANDY Burnham will have a “change of emphasis” on North Sea oil and gas, Labour’s deputy leader has said, despite the party previously pledging…

The National (Scotland)

All hail the king! Good vibes and Greggs as Burnham addresses the Andyites

Keir had achieved greatness, his legacy would be eternal … until the new Labour leader got up to speak

The Guardian - UK

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Andy Burnham's speech in full as new Labour Party leader declares: 'I have a plan'

The prime minister-in-waiting said there were “five things” he will do to “make us better”

Evening Standard

Burnham’s ‘black box’ plans for cabinet send Westminster into hysteria

Few know who will get top jobs when new PM enters No 10 and the vacuum of information has its downsides

The Guardian - UK

Who will be in Andy Burnham’s Cabinet?

Ed Miliband has been touted as a possible chancellor.

Evening Standard

Full list of Labour MPs to nominate Andy Burnham – including 18 members of Starmer’s cabinet

Ed Miliband, Chief Whip Jonathan Reynolds and Chief Secretary Darren Jones are among those who have put their names behind Mr Burnham

The Independent UK

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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

No 10 ‘boys club’ briefing culture will change under Andy Burnham, says Lucy Powell

Labour’s deputy leader believes the ‘unpleasant’ culture will be different under Mr Burnham

The Independent UK

No 10 ‘boys club’ briefing culture will change under Andy Burnham – Lucy Powell

Labour’s deputy leader criticised the targeting of female Cabinet ministers in anonymous briefings to the media under Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership.

The Independent UK

Burnham will change No 10 ‘boys club’ briefing culture, says Lucy Powell

Deputy Labour leader says No 10 must become more meritocratic as party’s female MPs press Burnham on gender balance

The Guardian - UK

Burnham to pledge ‘circuit-breaker’ for Britain in devolution and economy speech

The Makerfield MP will confirm a flagship proposal to create a ‘No 10’ in the North and ambitions for ‘good growth in every postcode’.

Evening Standard

Lucy Powell agrees Ed Miliband would be ‘good’ as Andy Burnham’s chancellor

Labour deputy leader says she thinks energy secretary would suit Treasury but ‘tittle-tattle’ over posts ‘unedifying’

The Guardian - UK

Senior figures say Labour united behind Burnham and dismiss prospect of election

Housing Secretary Steve Reed suggested Sir Keir Starmer’s likely successor would introduce ‘changes in emphasis’ but stick to the ‘fundamentals.’

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

Andy Burnham 'to ease London homes crisis by discouraging Northerners from moving to capital'

‘It doesn't help London if London is the only place where people see opportunities for jobs,’ says Cabinet minister Steve Reed

Evening Standard

Burnham joins campaign launch for Labour’s Manchester mayor candidate

The Makerfield MP, and likely successor to Sir Keir Starmer in Downing Street, was at the launch for Labour’s Bev Craig.

The National (Scotland)

Who would be in an Andy Burnham cabinet? The runners and riders

WITH the prospect of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister looking more and more likely after Keir Starmer's resignation, questions are starting to…

The Independent UK

Which Labour MPs and ministers are backing Andy Burnham to replace Keir Starmer?

The former minister could run for the Labour leadership uncontested after his return to the Commons

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The Guardian - UK

‘Learn to love Ed Miliband’: how Burnham allies are jostling for cabinet jobs

With Andy Burnham predicted to win Makerfield byelection, talk is turning to who would join him if he replaced Keir Starmer

The Independent UK

Starmer braced for wave of resignations as confident Burnham readies top team

Exclusive: The Independent understands Andy Burnham’s team are already making detailed plans for his Downing Street operation, with internal polling suggesting he will ‘embarrass Reform’ in next week’s Makerfield by-election

The Guardian - UK

Labour deputy says Farage is a threat to democracy and calls for misinformation clampdown

Lucy Powell calls for tougher laws to tackle misinformation and says Reform UK has benefited from bots and troll farms

The Guardian - UK

Who are Andy Burnham’s key aides and allies?

Manchester mayor continues to hone his political story, but will need deep organisation to win and wield power

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham approved to stand in by-election – opening path to challenge Starmer for leadership

Labour’s ruling body had faced intense pressure to allow Burnham to run, following its decision to block him from running in the Gorton and Denton contest earlier this year

The Independent UK

Wes Streeting is backing Andy Burnham for Makerfield by-election – here’s why

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Evening Standard

Starmer on brink: Wes Streeting accused of launching 'coup' against PM as over 75 MPs say he should go

Full-scale Labour civil war explodes as loyalists defend the PM after his leadership appears increasingly in peril

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