Parliament is back and the honeymoon is over – Andy Burnham now faces his first major test as prime minister.
The PM will make his Commons debut as he promises to “bring back hope” and make life more affordable. But with pressure on public finances, can he deliver on his promises to cut energy bills, cap bus fares and slash business rates?
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine the gap between Burnham’s ambitious promises and the tough reality facing the government.
And the duo look at how Kemi Badenoch plans to puncture the Burnham bounce with her shadow cabinet reshuffle.