Andy Burnham latest LIVE: Makerfield MP to become Prime Minister and name cabinet as Keir Starmer leaves No 10

Good morningThe Standard is launching its live coverage of Andy Burnham’s appointment as prime minister.The Makerfield MP will officially become the country’s leader after Sir Keir Starmer goes to Buckingham Palace to formally resigns. He will then enter 10 Downing Street where he will begin the business of governing by appointing his cabinet.We’ll bring you all the major developments on a huge day for British politics and the country.