Andy Burnham will be confirmed as the new Labour leader at a special conference on Friday, taking over from Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister next week. In his inaugural speech, Burnham is expected to emphasize a shift towards a more community-focused government and outline plans for economic growth and public control of utilities.
Burnham's leadership comes after significant party changes, including Starmer's resignation following local election losses. He aims to unite the party and engage with other political groups on key issues, while also addressing the cost of living crisis and maintaining fiscal discipline, as advised by the IMF.