The Scottish National Party (SNP) urges Labour leadership frontrunner Andy Burnham to provide “straight answers” about his plans for Downing Street if he becomes prime minister. Both outlets frame Burnham as the leading candidate to replace Sir Keir Starmer, and report that the SNP is seeking clarity on what Burnham would do upon taking office. The SNP’s demand focuses on his prospective policy direction and approach, rather than commenting on his candidacy itself. The call for direct responses suggests the SNP wants specific information about how Burnham would govern and how he would handle issues of interest to Scotland once in government. No alternative plans or competing proposals are detailed in the reports, and there is no statement from Burnham included in the provided summaries. The SNP’s request is presented as part of broader political pressure as the contest for the next prime minister role gathers attention.