Politics LIVE: Andy Burnham to make first Commons appearance as PM
Andy Burnham will appear in the Commons for the first time on Monday afternoon since becoming Prime Minister six weeks ago.
TL;DR
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham will make his first appearance in the House of Commons six weeks after taking office.
- He will advocate for greater public control over water, energy, and transport services.
- Burnham believes stronger public control can stimulate economic growth.
- Plans to minimize early prison releases will be outlined.
- These plans include deporting foreign prisoners and releasing inmates with indefinite sentences.
- Kemi Badenoch will face Burnham from the despatch box, heading a reshuffled frontbench team.