Andy Burnham warned by economists over spending plans after he commits to Rachel Reeves's fiscal rules

Bookies’ favourite to replace Keir Starmer tones down stance on government borrowing to assuage City investors

Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride said taxpayers face a 'Burnham premium' as markets push up government borrowing costs because of concerns that he will drag Labour further to the…

Andy Burnham warned by economists over spending plans after he commits to Rachel Reeves's fiscal rules

Rachel Reeves' allies have been stressing that Andy Burnham will need someone 'the bond markets trust' if he succeeds in becoming PM.

Andy Burnham condemned 'regressive' council tax as he formally launched his by-election campaign.