Henry Zeffman

NEW Downing Street issues fresh statement on Man City case in an attempt to clarify Andy Burnham's comments to @ChrisMasonBBC yesterday

A No 10 spokesperson said:

“As the Prime Minister made clear, the initial judgement is serious and there can’t be any suggestion that anyone is above the rules. He also stressed that it is an ongoing independent process. It is essential that it is allowed to run its course and the outcome respected.

“If wrongdoing is established, those responsible should face the appropriate consequences.“

NEW via @NewJournal Keir Starmer is standing down as an MP camdennewjournal.co.uk/article/exclus…

Understand that Andy Burnham's main parliamentary private secretary (PPS) will be Sir Nic Dakin.

First elected in 2010 and a former justice minister and senior whip.

Now responsible for establishing a strong relationship between Andy Burnham and Labour's more than 400 MPs

Andy Burnham sets himself lofty ambitions to transform Labour, the British economy and our political culture — but still leaves open questions about his plan to achieve that. Read my analysis of today’s speech below 👇

Keir Starmer's official spokesperson: "The World Cup might not be ours but the Falkland Islands definitely are”

Asked who the PM would be supporting in the final, the spokesperson said: “The PM wishes both teams well for the final, especially Spain.”