Andy Burnham's likely move into No10 is shifted to July 20 - meaning any England World Cup final glory would be (just about) under Sir Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham's anticipated leadership of the Labour Party has been pushed back to July 20, meaning he'll officially take the reins just a day before the next England World Cup final. This shift in timing could mean any potential World Cup victory for England falls under the shadow of his predecessor, Sir Keir Starmer, rather than Burnham himself. Burnham, the clear favorite to succeed Starmer, will be formally declared as the new Labour leader at a special conference on July 17. This delay is crucial as it impacts not just the transition of leadership but also the political landscape surrounding major national events.