New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first week in office signalled a shift in focus and style for the centre-left Labour government as he sought a clean break from predecessor Keir Starmer. Burnham's early sweeteners are raising questions about whether he shares Starmer's commitment to fiscal discipline, although he insists they represent a "re-prioritisation" of spending. -Burnham has vowed to unite the ruling Labour party, a pledge that some commentators have seen as rich since his supporters just helped topple Starmer from power. Since he was parachuted into the top job by Labour MPs, rather than winning a popular vote, Burnham is likely to face continued questions about his mandate. Nigel Farage, leader of the hard-right Reform UK party which has topped opinion polls for about 18 months, has repeatedly said that Burnham should announce a national vote now.