Andy Burnham will be next prime minister
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Nominations close next Thursday, and he is anticipated to be named Labour leader on Friday and Prime Minister on July 20.
Earlier, America said it launched another round of attacks on Iran and would resume a naval blockade. Donald Trump also said America would charge a 20% fee on all cargo shipped through the strait to cover the cost of ships’ security.
UK’s incoming PM is considering combining fiscal statement with spending review to set out his political strategy
The former PM was talking at the Tony Blair Institute’s summer drinks in central London as Andy Burnham was effectively confirmed as Sir Keir Starmer’s replacement
Critics worry Mr Burnham is about to launch a tax raid.
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Zero speeches, zero questions... but one selfie: Andy Burnham maintains his Commons silence
The former Greater Manchester mayor has not uttered a single word in the Commons chamber since he was formally sworn in as the new Makerfield MP on 22 June.
Burnham is highly likely to be announced as the new Labour leader July 17, and to become prime minister after a meeting with King Charles III on July 20.
Andy Burnham has spoken about reforming stamp duty and council tax - what do experts think he might do when he becomes PM?
