The 5 biggest issues facing next Prime Minister from small boats to welfare bill… as Burnham gets his first briefings

Burnham is poised to take over as the next Prime Minister soon, facing an array of pressing issues from the ongoing small boats crisis to the contentious welfare bill. This comes on the heels of his victory in the Makerfield by-election, which led to Sir Keir Starmer's resignation after overwhelming support from Labour MPs. As Burnham steps into this critical role, the implications of his decisions on these key issues will significantly shape the country's future, making his early briefings incredibly significant.