Andy Burnham to provide update on digital ID scheme

NewsUK & World NewsLabour PartyAndy Burnham will become Prime Minister tomorrow17:47, 19 Jul 2026Andy Burnham is expected to provide an update on Labour's digital ID plans as he outlines his plans for the country as he becomes Prime Minister. Tomorrow, Mr Burnham will take on the position from Sir Keir Starmer, who announced his intention to resign last month.‌The former mayor of Greater Manchester won the Labour leadership contest as he gathered support from an overwhelming number of Labour MPs, making it mathematically impossible for anyone else to run against him. Sir Keir will continue to be prime minister, until he goes to see the King tomorrow morning to resign.‌Mr Burnham will then follow him to Buckingham Palace to be asked to form a government by the King. Mr Burnham has stated he