No 10 says there will be ‘no new major policy or spending commitments’ before new PM appointed – UK politics live

Spokesperson did not suggest this would cover the defence investment plan and added Burnham will be allowed civil service ‘access talks’ Peter Walker is a senior Guardian political correspondent. The Liberal Democrats are marking the tenth anniversary of Brexit by enjoying their favourite pursuit – being rude about Nigel Farage. Nigel Farage pocketed a £5m “reward” for the damage he’s caused, while the rest of us are paying for it dearly. When he promised we would be better off, he clearly only meant himself. We are taking over billboards across the UK today to say enough is enough. Key to a serious Jones run seems to what he makes of Burnham’s economic policies in the coming days — including public control of utilities. And whether Ed Miliband ends up as chancellor. Continue reading…