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".
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.
"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.
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".
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".
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".
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?" asks the Daily Star, adding "nobody chose him either." The paper offers a free mask cutout of Burnham's face.
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.
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.
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.
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