After replacing Sir Keir as Prime Minister on Monday, Mr Burnham wielded the axe as he culled those closest to his predecessor.

Hearing from allies of incoming prime minister Andy Burnham, Dan Haygarth tracks the year that saw the mayor of Greater Manchester set his sights on Number 10

On Monday, Andy Burnham will be inaugurated as the UKs new prime minister, replacing Keir Starmer, who resigned after two impactful years. Starmer expressed satisfaction with his…