Andy Burnham 'working on plans for first 100 days in No10' – before he's even been elected to Parliament

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May 20, 2026 - 12:02

Andy Burnham 'working on plans for first 100 days in No10' – before he's even been elected to Parliament

Andy Burnham is "working on plans for first 100 days in No10" before he has been elected to Parliament, reports suggest.

The Greater Manchester Mayor's team is reportedly drafting an agenda for his first three months as Prime Minister.

Plans are in their infancy, according to three insiders who have worked with Mr Burnham, but will likely address England's struggling social care system.

Speaking to Politico, one insider said the plans will likely include proposals to lower energy costs for UK households.

The plans are an indication of the confidence from Mr Burnham's supporters he will become the next Labour leader.

Staff are also having to revisit historical comments made by Mr Burnham. Four years ago, Mr Burnham argued it is a "minority view" female-only toilets should be exclusive for biological women.

Mr Burnham's team has ruled out changing existing fiscal rules, despite him saying in the past he could do so to increase defence spending.

Meanwhile, Mr Burnham promised he would not "re-run" the Brexit debate, even though he previously said he would like to see the UK rejoin the European Union during his lifetime.