Andy Burnham LIVE: New PM to chair Cabinet ahead of first big statement to Parliament

Andy Burnham LIVE: New PM to chair Cabinet ahead of first big statement to Parliament Andy Burnham will make his debut at the Commons despatch box as Prime Minister today - with a major statement to MPs as Parliament returns from its summer break Andy Burnham will face MPs for the first time since becoming Prime Minister with a major statement to the Commons today. After a summer touring the country, the new PM now has to prove himself to Parliament in what's expected to be a lengthy grilling by MPs. Mr Burnham will keep the cost of living at the top of his agenda, making clear he won't stay by as bills go up, insiders said. A No10 source described the statement as a moment "when Britain starts believing again and we bring back hope". But he will also make it clear he is determined to tackle the tough issues piling up in his in-tray. One of the most fraught problems - the early release of prisoners - will be on the agenda today with a statement expected from Justice Secretary Alex Norris. Follow our live coverage below Andy Burnham faces pressure to break a two-year deadlock with the EU and finally secure access to key security databases lost after Brexit. The bloc has held firm over access to the Eurodac migration system - which contains fingerprints and biometrics of people claiming asylum on the continent - and crime database the Schengen Information System (SIS). An expert told The Mirror that this is a "blind spot" for the UK as Eurodac would allow the Home Office to refuse those who had claimed or been refused asylum in any other European country. Keir Starmer previously voiced optimism that European allies would allow Britain access, but this is yet to happen. Mr Burnham last month told European Council President António Costa that the UK must be "bolder" in building links with the EU - particularly on security and defence. Thousands of prisoners are lined up for early release because of the dangerous prisons capacity crisis facing the country. Justice Secretary Alex Norris will give a statement to MPs today about changes to the early release scheme, after Andy Burnham announced a series of carve-outs. Here we look at the key points around the early release scheme. Andy Burnham has a bumper autumn ahead. From prisons to small boats, and benefits to the Budget, the Mirror has taken a look at some of the top issues piling up on the new PM's desk. Read the full piece here. Parliament is back with a bang today after the long summer break. Andy Burnham will make his debut at the Commons despatch box as PM, where he will set out more of his vision and face a grilling from MPs. Mr Burnham has spent his first six weeks in the job touring the country to listen to voters. But he must now prove himself to Parliament, and grapple with the big issues in his in-tray.