Beckett helped shape Labour policy for decades; first female UK Foreign Secretary (2006–2007); MP for Lincoln then Derby South for 45+ years.
Andy Burnham has been confirmed as Labour's new leader, pledging to unite the party and reverse four decades of neoliberal policies. He outlines five points, including devolution and a distinctively Labour approach, while delaying final cabinet selections until after the handover. The speech signals a shift but leaves policy details unclear as Reform gathers momentum.