Andy Burnham latest: New Labour leader plans policy blitz as Badenoch vows to give him ‘a rude awakening’
Andy Burnham is preparing for his transition to Prime Minister, planning a policy overhaul that includes Foreign Office reforms and new oil and gas drilling. Meanwhile, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has promised a rigorous opposition strategy.
Why it matters
This signals a significant shift in UK governance and policy priorities as the Labour party prepares to take power.
Mr Burnham has promised to be a leader in ‘all places’ as Britain’s next prime minister
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