Politics LIVE: Andy Burnham to make first Commons appearance as PM

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will make his first appearance in the House of Commons since becoming PM six weeks ago, advocating for increased public control over water, energy, and transport as a driver of economic growth. He will also present plans to minimize early prison releases, including deporting foreign prisoners and releasing those with indefinite sentences. Burnham’s debut in the despatch box, his first in 16 years, will aim to establish his belief that essential services have not been adequately managed in the public interest.

• Prime Minister Andy Burnham will make his first appearance in the House of Commons six weeks after taking office.
• He will advocate for greater public control over water, energy, and transport services.
• Burnham believes stronger public control can stimulate economic growth.
• Plans to minimize early prison releases will be outlined.
• These plans include deporting foreign prisoners and releasing inmates with indefinite sentences.
• Kemi Badenoch will face Burnham from the despatch box, heading a reshuffled frontbench team.
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