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A very quick guide to new prime minister Andy Burnham and his policies

A very quick guide to new prime minister Andy Burnham and his policies

Andy Burnham has become UK prime minister, replacing Sir Keir Starmer in No 10 Downing Street. Burnham, who became leader of the Labour Party on Friday, is the fourth prime minister in five years. Andy Burnham has been fairly tight-lipped about his plans for specific policies, but here's some of what we know: Cost of living: After becoming prime minister, Burnham is expected to lay out plans to give "people breathing space on the cost of living". Digital ID: Burnham will scrap plans for a government-issued digital ID for all British adults, in an attempt to shift focus to "the daily priorities facing people across the country, according to his office. North Sea oil: The new prime minister will also announce plans for new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. This is likely to only support existing licences rather than issuing new ones, BBC News understands. Thames Water: Burnham has previously said he wants to see "greater public control" of water and energy sectors but has stopped short of calling for full nationalisation. Lenders to Thames Water are preparing to challenge any attempts to nationalise the country's biggest water company. Taxes: Burnham has said there is "some room

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