Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg, the Conservative leader accused the incoming PM of not knowing "what the country's priorities are".

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has branded Andy Burnham a "people pleaser" and warned his plans for government are "airy fairy" ahead of him becoming prime minister on Monday. Speaking in an interview for Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Badenoch accused Burnham of not being aware of "what the country's priorities are". After being elected as Labour leader, Burnham gave a speech at the Trade Union Congress headquarters in London on Friday, saying he would deliver "significant change". Burnham will take over from Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister on Monday, following a reception with King Charles III. Ruthless plotter? Flip-flopper? Dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy Burnham During his speech on Friday, Burnham promised to deliver "the most significant change moment in our politics for 40 years". In doing so, he made five pledges to the public, including working with other parties in a "distinctively Labour" direction and transferring power from Westminster to local authorities. But despite Burnham's promises to end point-scoring in Westminster, Badenoch told the BBC: "I will score as many points as possible if it means the right thing for the country.