Andy Burnham finalising plans for government over weekend as he begins move into Downing Street

NewsGreater Manchester NewsAndy BurnhamThe new Labour leader will become prime minister on Monday09:04, 18 Jul 2026Andy Burnham will spend the weekend finalising plans for government and starting to move into Downing Street ahead of becoming prime minister.‌Mr Burnham, the MP for Makerfield, was officially confirmed as Labour leader on Friday after securing the backing needed to take over from Sir Keir Starmer. He will formally enter Downing Street and become the UK's next prime minister on Monday.‌The former Greater Manchester mayor is set to make some major changes to cabinet with a new chancellor expected to be appointed. In his first speech as Labour leader on Friday, Mr Burnham said he was still 'finalising' his choices for the roles with both Ed Milliband and Shabana Mahmood having b