To address concerns from party critics, Burnham will promise an authentic Labour program focusing on reindustrialization and local power, without revealing immediate details.
Policy rollouts will be managed by the new Downing Street team next week, featuring updates on energy, water, and domestic living costs.
Key Appointments and Continuity
Among the advisers staying on are national security adviser Jonathan Powell, business adviser Varun Chandra, and policy unit head Graeme Cooke.
New additions from the private sector include former Flint Global chief executive James Purnell as chief of staff, and Hayden Munro as political director.
Former Sadiq Khan aide Sarah Brown will lead the press team, while former Ed Miliband adviser Grace Pritchard will act as spokesperson.
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Former journalist John Stevens will continue his role as press secretary, while Matthew McGregor joins from 38 Degrees as director of political strategy.
Alison Phillips, former Mirror editor and ThinkLabour chief executive, has been appointed transition director to assist the incoming team.
"Her priority will be to establish No 10 as an effective team that can deliver Andy’s ambition to give Britain breathing space in the cost of living, deliver growth in every postcode and return power to communities," a spokesperson said.
Insiders note that Burnham wants to ensure operational stability following his campaign in Makerfield and Starmer's exit from office.
Business groups expressed satisfaction with Chandra remaining in his role, having previously voiced concerns about lacking access to the transition team.
