Andy Burnham took his first questions as Prime Minister in the House of Commons on Monday, days after succeeding Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader. His elevation to Number 10 capped a rapid transition that has reshaped the party's front bench.

Burnham won the Labour leadership last week following Starmer's resignation, having recently secured a Commons seat through a by-election. The new Prime Minister finalised senior appointments over the weekend, with attention focused on the Treasury, Health and Home Office briefs.

Parliamentary Labour figures indicated Burnham would prioritise the NHS and cost-of-living measures he outlined during the leadership contest. Downing Street confirmed he would set out his immediate priorities to the Commons, intending to focus on health waiting lists and household costs.

Conservative leaders signalled they would press Burnham on his policy programme and his mandate to govern without a general election. Opposition MPs argued that the change of premiership warranted an early electoral test, a demand Labour figures dismissed.