- Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced he will unveil a 10-year strategy for Britain before the Christmas recess to provide stability and set a new direction for the country.
- The upcoming blueprint will outline specifics for a national care service, energy bill reduction measures, and potential agency mergers such as the DVLA and DVSA.
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticised the administration at Prime Minister’s Questions, accusing the government of being adrift and relying on external advice from Boston Consulting Group.
- Concerns have also been raised by Labour backbenchers who warned that reindustrialisation targets might fail unless drastic action is taken.
- Downing Street confirmed that external consultancy support for the 10-year plan is short-term and limited, maintaining a commitment to reduce overall spending on consultants.
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