Andy Burnham has vowed to throw his hat into the ring to be the next Labour leader if he wins the Makerfield by-election later this month.
The Greater Manchester Mayor told BBC Question Time on Thursday that he would “seek to join” any Labour leadership contest – after former health secretary Wes Streeting said he too would make a bid for Sir Keir Starmer’s job.
If Burnham makes it to Downing Street, it could have significant implications for the UK’s tax policy.
Shorts
While much of Burnham’s agenda for Government is still vague – here’s what could change.
