Prime Minister Burnham is scheduled to meet the German Chancellor in Berlin to address rising 'hybrid threats' from Russia, marking his first official visit to Germany.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is anticipated to accept a ministerial position within Prime Minister Burnham's new government, a move that would necessitate his departure from the Scottish Parliament and relinquishing his leadership of Scottish Labour. The appointment would entail Sarwar taking a seat in the House of Lords.
Prime Minister Mark Burnham has swiftly reshaped the government, dismissing key ministers and outlining new policy directions within his initial 24 hours in office. These actions precede growing calls for a general election.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has convened his first cabinet meeting, instructing ministers to prioritise the cost of living crisis after implementing a VAT reduction on household electricity.
