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Andy's 'radical rewiring' and 'it's coming homes'

BBC "Sparks fly over Andy's 'radical rewiring'," reads the headline on the front page of the Metro.BBC
Many of today's papers lead on Andy Burnham's first big speech since Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced resignation. "Sparks fly over Andy's 'radical rewiring'," is the Metro's take as it says the 'King of the North' has vowed to "pull plug on rule from Westminster".
"Burnham pledges growth, housing and NO 10 North in his vision for 'rewired Britain'," reads the headline on the front page of The i Paper.
The i Paper headlines on Burnham's pledge for "growth, housing and No 10 North". The "likely next prime minister" has promised "a 'nerve centre' in Manchester, with more control flowing to mayors and councils", it writes.
"Its' coming homes" reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Mirror.
"It's coming homes" cheers the Daily Mirror, using the football chant to mark Andy Burnham's "massive drive in building of council houses". The paper also highlights that England footballer Marcus Rashford went to school with DR Congo's Axel Tuanzebe ahead of the two countries' World Cup match on Wednesday.
"Burnham wants to 'rewire' Britain from Manchester base" reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Mail.
The Mail expands further on Burnham's speech, noting that he "will keep Wigan property as main residence NOT Downing St". Policies also marked by the Mail are "a focus on factory jobs and state control of the utilities".
"Burnham puts No 10 North at heart of bid to 'rewire' Britain" reads the headline on the front page of the Guardian.
The Guardian splashes a photo of Burnham shaking hands after his speech saying "No 10 North" is at the "heart" of his plans. A report into maternity care by Baronness Amos is also summarised on the paper's front page as having found the system "not fit for purpose".
"Burnham pledges rewiring of state in bid to spread growth across country" reads the headline on the front page of the Financial Times.
The top story for the Financial Times is also Burnham's "bid to spread growth across country". The paper says he "refused to take questions from the press, highlighting how much of his policy agenda remains uncertain".
"Junior doctors pay to hit £100,000" reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Telegraph.
The Telegraph calls Burnham's "1970s vision" for Britain "radical". Also on its front page, "junior doctors pay to hit £100,000" after the medics "call off strike agreeing deal".
"Anyone for PM?" reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Star.
"Anyone for PM?" asks the Daily Star, adding "nobody chose him either." The paper offers a free mask cutout of Burnham's face.
"Britain facing summer of 'no plan' chaos" reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Express.
The Daily Express says Britain is facing a "summer of 'no plan' chaos", quoting Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch on Labour's transition of power. Burnham's devolution plans can't "fix the government's inability to get stuff done", she said.
"Burnham pleads for ten years to 'rewire' UK" reads the headline on the front page of The Times.
The Times goes with "Burnham pleads for ten years to 'rewire' Britain". After the first day of Wimbledon, a photo of Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka in a "reinterpreted kimono" also makes the front page.
"Migrant Street" reads the headline on the front page of the Sun.
The Sun headlines with "Migrant Street" saying 83 asylum seekers will be moved into an estate in Stoke Heath, Shropshire. It says the new-build houses each cost £250,000.

The reviews are in for Andy Burnham's speech yesterday.

The Guardian says what he put forward "is a vision that could bring a country together". Patrick Maguire in The Times calls the address "deceptively substantial".

But The Sun's Jack Elsom is less generous, saying what he heard was a "jumbled word salad with little meaningful substance". The Financial Times says while the speech hit "the right political notes", it lacked "a roadmap for growth".

The Daily Star uses its editorial to remind readers that while Burnham has "set out his vision" for running Britain "no one other than members of his own party has voted him to be in that position".

The Daily Mail leads on reports that Burnham wants to run Britain "part time" from Manchester. Friends say he intends to spend a day or two a week there when his schedule allows. Burnham is also reported to be planning to "shun" a move to Downing Street and only use No 10 when he is working in Westminster.

An investigation by the Sun claims that 83 asylum seekers are to be moved into new build homes, worth £250,000 each, in Stoke Heath in Shropshire. One local is quoted as saying "its bang out of order". The government insists the move is part of a wider strategy to cut costs and reduce hotel use by 2029.

"A very good life" is how The i Paper pays tribute to the actress Penelope Keith after her death at the age of 86. The Guardian salutes her "comic timing", while the Daily Mirror says "she became part of the fabric of TV". According to the Daily Express, she "epitomised the social-climbing, curtain-twitching snob and we adored her for it".

And there's intrigue about a floor-length kimono-style dress worn by the Japanese tennis player, Naomi Osaka, on the opening day of Wimbledon. "It was imposing to say the least" is the verdict of the Times, while the Daily Telegraph calls the outfit "tennis whites but not as you know them".

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