UK’s Andy Burnham, nation’s likely next leader, promises ‘number 10 north’

British politician Andy Burnham is tipped to become the UK’s next prime minister, after Keir Starmer announced his resignation last week amid intense pressure from his own Labour Party

Brits will want to know what is in store for them as the Labour government faces yet another change and a first speech on Monday detailing what he might look to achieve shed some light in several key areas.

Andy Burnham will pledge to deliver “good growth in every postcode” by overseeing a significant transfer of power out of Whitehall to local communities as he sets out his case to become the UK’s next prime minister.

And they're falling over each other to suggest new ways to punish homeowners, savers and pensioners.