Burnham to say he wants to unlock ‘positivity’ in first statement to MPs since becoming PM – UK politics live

Prime minister will bring upbeat message to adversarial Commons after a summer of policy announcements and improved poll ratings Good morning. Andy Burnham became prime minister six weeks ago, but today will be the first time he addresses MPs in the Commons. It will be the first time he has spoken as a minister from th

Priorities for his new government will include his pledge to bring more essential services back into public control, Mr Burnham will reportedly tell MPs in the Commons on Tuesday

He will use his first appearance at the despatch box in 16 years to argue for more public control over water, energy and transport

Andy Burnham will use his first appearance at the despatch box in 16 years to argue for stronger public control over many of the country’s services

He will promise to "unlock a feeling of positivity and possibility" in every part of the country.