Andy Burnham, expected to become Britain's next prime minister after Keir Starmer resigned, has set out to reassure investors concerned that state spending and debt could rise under his leadership.

One of the biggest concerns for the financial markets will be who will take up the role of chancellor under a new Cabinet.

There has been a muted reaction from the markets to Sir Keir Starmer's departure - but if Andy Burnham does become the next Labour leader - what might his economic policy look…