Burnham rejects 'neoliberal' era and pledges to reindustrialise Britain in first speech as Labour leader

Andy Burnham, elected Labour leader unopposed with 379 MP nominations, used his first speech at TUC headquarters in London to reject the free-market 'neoliberal' policies of the past 40 years and vow to reindustrialise Britain. He promised a government that is 'distinctively Labour' and focused on 'problem-solving rather than point-scoring'. Cabinet appointments are expected when he formally takes office.