Burnham to say his government will be unashamedly Labour in first speech as party leader - UK politics live

Special conference to take place at noon where Burnham will be formally announced as Labour leaderThis morning the Times has splashed on a story claiming Andy Burnham is facing a revolt from his core support on the Labour left over his plans to appoint Shabana Mahmood.The only MP quoted on the record in the story criticising Mahmood is Rachael Maskell, a prominent leftwinger who is comfortable speaking out against the leadership. She told the paper Ed Miliband would be a better chancellor becaus...