Key facts
- Andy Burnham is expected to become the UK's next prime minister.
- Darren Jones has withdrawn from the Labour leadership race.
- Rachel Reeves has backed Andy Burnham for prime minister.
- Reeves indicated that cabinet decisions, including her own role, would be up to Burnham.
- Reeves emphasized the importance of adhering to fiscal rules regarding spending and debt reduction.
Andy Burnham is widely expected to become the next UK Prime Minister after rival Darren Jones withdrew from the Labour leadership contest. Jones, who had been urged by 100 MPs to run, stated that Burnham would win any challenge and questioned the necessity of a contest, while also cautioning against excessive borrowing for investment.