Five takeaways from Burnham's Commons debut as PM

1. Andy Burnham began his first Commons session as prime minister by answering questions from MPs, marking six weeks since he took over from Sir Keir Starmer in July.

2. Burnham revealed his vision for growth, crediting his time as mayor of Greater Manchester for providing him with a "clear theory of growth" that he believes will benefit the UK's economic prospects through further devolution of power.

3. The prime minister aimed to avoid a "two-tier England" where areas with greater powers pull away from those without, announcing work with Cornwall council on a devolution deal, even without an elected mayor, to aid the rural economy.

4. Burnham plans to meet leaders in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to discuss granting them more local powers. This move could potentially lead to more devolution for other single counties.

5. Chancellor John Healey, appointed by Burnham after resigning as defence secretary, pledged to push for the UK to spend 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence by 2030. Burnham confirmed Healey's role in the Treasury, attributing his appointment to Healey's defense spending arguments from his previous role.