Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to encounter a new level of parliamentary scrutiny as MPs return to Westminster today from their summer recess. This marks a change from his summer activities, which included communicating with the public through podcasts and social media, delivering speeches, and touring the country.
Burnham previously served as Gordon Brown's health secretary before the 2010 election. He will now navigate parliamentary processes such as PMQs, select committees, and Urgent Questions, in addition to managing his legislative agenda, which includes October's Budget.
The Conservative Party has announced new appointments. Tom Tugendhat has been named Shadow Foreign Secretary, while Andrew Griffith has taken over from Sir Mel Stride as Shadow Chancellor. Griffith is noted as the only sitting MP with a leadership role at a FTSE100 company and is described as committed to a low-tax, pro-business agenda.