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Incoming Prime Minister to Outline Cost of Living Measures in First Speech
Andy Burnham will formally accept the position of prime minister on Monday and begin appointing cabinet members shortly afterward. Several newspapers report on his planned speech and Spain's World Cup victory over Argentina.
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Andy Burnham is scheduled to formally accept the position of prime minister on Monday morning. He will then begin appointing cabinet members in the afternoon. Newspapers report that his first speech will include pledges to ease the cost of living. The speech will also outline a 10-year plan to rewire the economy.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time during the World Cup final. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute. Several newspapers that went to print before the match result carried Spain's victory on their front pages. US President Donald Trump attended the final, which drew a crowd of 80,663 people.
The Daily Mail conducted a poll indicating that 24 percent of respondents in south-east England viewed the transition as legitimate. The Financial Times reported that the incoming prime minister has held talks on restructuring operations at No 10 to increase direct oversight of policy execution.
The Express quoted Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch stating that the incoming prime minister lacks a plan for government and a mandate for raising taxes. The Metro noted that England's football team will return from the United States on Monday.
