Andy Burnham promises to end Labour infighting as he becomes party’s leader
Government has ‘last chance’ to get it right, says incoming PM, while anxiety surrounds his choice of chancellor
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Andy Burnham has become the Labour leader, clearing the way for him to become prime minister on Monday after winning overwhelming support from MPs, trade unions, and party branches. Keir Starmer is expected to visit King Charles to hand over the role, with Burnham then giving a speech outside Downing Street and appointing his cabinet. Burnham plans to announce new policies focused on the cost of living in the coming weeks.