Andy Burnham latest LIVE: Makerfield MP to set out vision for Britain as he becomes Labour leader

Andy Burnham will promise to be “unashamedly Labour” when he officially becomes the party’s leader on Friday before taking over from Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister.The Makerfield MP will say in a speech that his government will have the “courage to fix the big things that politics has neglected” and the “conviction to argue for our plans”.The former Greater Manchester mayor will be confirmed as Labour leader in a special conference and then enter No 10 on Monday.Mr Burnham will set out plans to focus on economic renewal, more public control and reindustrialisation.He was the only candidate to get the required support to replace Sir Keir as party leader after his resignation.Follow the latest updates below....When will Andy Burnham become the next PM?Andy Burnham will officially become the Prime Minister of the UK on Monday.He quickly emerged as the overwhelming favourite to succeed Sir Keir Starmer following his resignation.The former Greater Manchester mayor will become leader of the Labour party today, while the handover of power continues over the weekend. Here’s what we can expect over the next few days...• Monday Morning: Sir Keir Starmer will travel to Buckingham Palace to formally tender his resignation to King Charles • Monday Midday: King Charles will meet with Burnham and invite him to form a new government• Monday Afternoon: Burnham will officially assume office as the UK's 59th Prime Minister and deliver his first speech outside 10 Downing Street King Charles speaks with Sir Keir Starmer on the day he become the PMPA WireWhat has Sir Keir Starmer said about his successor?Outgoing prime minister Sir Keir Starmer said Andy Burnham had his “wholehearted support”, as he wants the next Labour government to be a success.The PM previously admitted that “one of the failings” of his administration had been to set out a “simple and accessible vision for Britain’s future”.Sir Keir said the Labour Party was “the vehicle for social justice” in the country, although he it acknowledged it “can be a frustrating” one.“But remove it and the forces of reaction, conservatism and grievance are free to turn Britain against itself unhindered,” he said.“There is always some truth to that sweeping statement, but right now it feels a more urgent fight – a battle for the soul of the nation, as I have said elsewhere.“It is a fight my successor must now lead and I wish them the very best in their endeavours.“It is vital they succeed and they will do so with a strong foundation to build upon.”Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking during his final Prime Minister’s Questions PA WireWhat will Andy Burnham pledge in his speech today?Andy Burnham will pledge to take the UK down a "new path" with a government that is "unashamedly Labour in our priorities" during his official coronation speech as the new Labour leader today. Returning to Westminster as the MP for Makerfield, the former Greater Manchester mayor will formally be confirmed as Sir Keir Starmer's successor at a special party conference in London before taking over as Prime Minister on Monday.Here’s a breakdown of what we can expect from the speech:Undoing Thatcher’s legacy: He will argue that Britain took “wrong turns” in the 1980s under Thatcher’s government when economic power was privatised.Increase public control: Burnham will advocate for greater public ownership and control over certain public sectors, which could potentially include the nationalisation of water companies.Cost of living: Burnham will address the sky-high cost of living with plans to make every day bills and transport expenses an immediate priority. This could include reducing house costs by freezing private sector rents.Devolution: As mentioned previously, Burnham plans to establish a ‘No10 North’ output in Manchester, taking powers away from Westminster to build greater regional growth.Cross-party unity: Burnham wants to create a Britain that is unified. He wants to focus on practical decisions rather than internal division, which may involve working with other parties. Andy Burnham to pledge to become 'unashamedly Labour' as he becomes party leader on Friday.Andy Burnham is set to deliver a speech today outlining his vision for the future of the Labour Party ahead of becoming its new leader.The speech comes ahead of Sir Keir Starmer's departure from the role later this week, following his final Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday.In his address, Burnham will promise to be “unashamedly Labour” and to have the “courage to fix the big things that politics has neglected” and the “conviction to argue for our plans”.The former Greater Manchester mayor, who returned to Westminster last month as the MP for Makerfield, will be confirmed as Labour leader at a special conference before entering No 10 on Monday.He will set out plans for economic renewal, more public control and reindustrialisation.Stay tunes as we bring you all the updates from No10.Andy Burnham to deliver a speech as he becomes next Labour leader