Andy Burnham will prioritise cost of living over a digital ID scheme upon becoming the U.K. Prime Minister on July 20.

Andy Burnham set to become UK prime minister but faces challenges including the cost of living crisis and two wars.

The priority will be boosting the economy and improving living standards for voters

A planned nationwide digital ID scheme for the U.K. will be shelved by incoming U.K. prime minister Andy Burnham, a spokesperson said on July 18.