Andy Burnham is set to be named leader of the Labour Party, before he becomes prime minister on Monday.
The Makerfield MP will be confirmed as Keir Starmer’s successor at a special party conference in central London
In a speech, Burnham’s expected to say his government will be “focused on driving growth in every postcode and returning power to communities”
His argument today will be one he’s been rehearsing for months.
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”
Meanwhile, speculation is rife about who will be appointed to the new cabinet – our political correspondent says there are “live discussions” about Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood becoming chancellor
