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'Burnham era begins' and 'King Kev'

The headline on the front page of the i Paper reads: “Burnham era begins with radical pledge to transform UK”.
The papers are dominated by Andy Burnham's first day as prime minister of the UK. "Burnham era begins with radical pledge to transform UK" says the i Paper, in reference to the former mayor of Greater Manchester's inaugural speech on the steps of No 10. The paper notes that Burnham is the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, but says he has vowed to "end the churn".
The headline on the front page of the Guardian reads: “Burnham arrives as PM with promise to 'bring back hope'”.
Burnham and his wife, Marie-France van Heel, beam on the front page of the Guardian, ahead of moving in to their new address. The paper focused on quotes from Burnham's speech on Monday, where he said his arrival in power would "bring back hope" to the UK as he acknowledged that Britons were "fed up" with politics. It also pointed to one of his first promises he has made as prime minister: to repair the damage caused to communities during the Thatcher era.
The headline on the front page of the Financial Times reads: “Burnham takes over as premier with pledge to make Britain 'believe again'”.
The Financial Times reports that Tuesday will see Burnham set out a package of measures to cut the cost of living, which could include options such as caps on bus fares, help with energy bills or a possible rent freeze. The new prime minister has "opened the door to flexibility within the fiscal rules", the paper says, adding that Burnham said on Monday that he was "acutely conscious" of the procession of prime ministers since the Brexit vote.
The headline on the front page of the Metro reads: “Seventh heaven?”.
"Seventh heaven?" asks the Metro, in a nod to Burnham being the seventh British prime minister in a decade. The paper highlights some of the "bold promises" made by the new prime minister, declaring it the beginning of the "Burnham era".
The headline on the front page of the Mirror reads: “It starts now”.
"It starts now" declares the Daily Mirror, writing that Burnham will "hit the ground running" with immediate measures to help struggling families.
The headline on the front page of the Daily Mail reads: “Let's pray he knows what he's doing...”.
The Daily Mail takes a more cynical approach, reporting that Burnham has vowed the "biggest political changes for 40 years". The paper suggests people should "pray he knows what he's doing".
The headline on the front page of the Times reads: “New PM starts with a purge”.
Burnham has kicked off his premiership by purging the cabinet of MPs loyal to Sir Keir Starmer, the Times writes. It reports that John Healey has been announced as chancellor, describing it as a "surprise choice" from Burnham. Other shifts include Ed Miliband as foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper to the Department of Health, and Angela Rayner's reinstatement as Minister for Housing.
The headline on the front page of the Independent reads: “Burnham vows to be 'circuit-breaker' PM as he purges cabinet”.
Similarly, the Independent has the headline: "Burnham vows to be 'circuit-breaker' PM as he purges cabinet".
The headline on the front page of the Daily Telegraph reads: “Burnham pins hope on Healey”.
Healey's appointment as chancellor is the focus for the Telegraph, which like many others, characterises it as a "surprise move" from Burnham. The paper suggests it signals an increase in defence spending under Burnham's leadership, given Healey resigned from his position as defence secretary "saying the Treasury was 'unwilling' to spend the money needed to keep the country safe".
The headline on the front page of the Daily Express reads: “Let's hear how you will 'bring back hope' then Andy”.
The Express wants to know how Burnham intends to "bring back hope" to the UK, suggesting that new prime minister was "sketchy on the details" in his speech outside No 10. The paper includes comment from Reform UK MP Robert Jenrick, who told the Express that "it's clear Andy Burnham is blagging it without a plan".
The headline on the front page of the Daily Star reads: “Andy: I have a cunning plan...”.
The headline on the front page of the Daily Star reads: "Andy: I have a cunning plan...".
The headline on the front page of the Sun reads: “King Kev”.
The Sun is the only paper to lead on something other than Burnham, instead focusing on the death of former England footballer and manager Kevin Keegan at the age of 75. Featuring a full-page photograph of "King Kev" in his hey day, the paper says he was diagnosed with stomach cancer just six months ago.

Pictures of the UK's new prime minister outside No 10 are plastered across the front pages. The Guardian says Andy Burnham's arrival in Downing Street gives Labour "an opportunity for a second hearing with the public, but could also unleash yet more instability".

The Daily Mail calls the purge of many of Sir Keir Starmer's allies from the cabinet "the night of the long eyelashes", referencing Burnham's much-discussed winkers. The Financial Times notes that appointing John Healey as chancellor may come with a "hefty price tag", due to the former defence secretary's previous demands for more military spending.

There are contradictory reports as to whether the new prime minister will bring in a 50p income tax rate for high earners, to fund a potential increase in the personal allowance for people on lower incomes. The i Paper says the idea hasn't been ruled out. But according to the Times, his allies have insisted that he won't introduce the higher rate.

The editorials are mixed about the prime minister's first day in the job. The Guardian compares his messaging to the post-1945 Labour government, which it says "delivered lasting progress through a revitalised state". But the Daily Mail likens it to "a bad 1970s tribute act", complete with "renationalisation, reindustrialisation" and a "bigger and more meddlesome state". The Daily Express says the prime minister needs a "reality check". It calls for every decision to be "properly costed and fully funded." The Daily Mirror notes his promise of cost of living support offers "hope to millions".

Away from politics, the Sun devotes its front page to the former England, Liverpool and Newcastle footballer Kevin Keegan, whose death at the age of 75 was announced on Monday. The paper describes him as a "fearless superstar and idol to millions". The Guardian says as a player he was a "bundle of energy with a predator's opportunism". The Times says he was an "effervescent figure" whose "impact crossed cultural boundaries".

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