Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour leader, telling BBC: 'I have a plan'

The BBC has confirmed Andy Burnham as the new leader of the Labour Party, headlining his first appearance: "I have a plan." Reuters reported on 16 July that Burnham was on a path to becoming Prime Minister, with his message of "having a plan" to thwart Reform UK central to winning over Labour MPs. He succeeds Keir Starmer.