‘Continuity Keir’: Burnham keeping on many of Starmer’s No 10 advisers

Lack of change in key roles could mean next week’s policy announcements may lack radicalism many hoped for Andy Burnham’s Downing Street operation is beginning to take shape, with many of Keir Starmer’s aides due to remain at the centre of government. The incoming prime minister has now picked most of the senior No 10 jobs, according to those who have been involved in the process, and the names of several key staff were confirmed on Thursday. Continue reading...

By Kiran Stacey Policy editor