Prime minister-in-waiting enters the queue
What happened
Prime-minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham promised a 10-year political reset centered on shifting power out of London, expanding social housing and giving regions more control over utilities and growth.
Why it matters
His expected rise would make him Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, placing another rapid leadership transition directly against stagnant growth and a cost-of-living crisis.
The Blappos angle
Downing Street has begun charging by the hour.
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