Andy Burnham to promise to ‘fix the big things’ in first speech as Labour leader

Andy Burnham is set to become Labour leader this Friday. The Guardian reports that Burnham, in his inaugural speech, will commit to confronting the major challenges politics has avoided, while promising to hand power back to communities and drive economic growth nationwide. His appointment signals Labour's shift toward a more assertive agenda.

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