Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced intense questioning from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch during his first Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), with the focus on rising UK borrowing costs and fiscal responsibility. Badenoch challenged Burnham to outline spending cuts or tax increases to address the nation's growing debt, as interest rates on government bonds reached an 18-year high. Burnham defended his economic policies, attributing the current financial turbulence to the previous Conservative government's actions. He emphasized a commitment to fiscal discipline and announced plans for an October Budget to address long-term borrowing costs. The debate also touched on Lord Jim O'Neill's warnings about market instability linked to Burnham's tone during his Commons debut, with Badenoch accusing him of lacking clarity on funding new policies. Burnham countered by criticizing Badenoch's shadow cabinet reshuffle, which included former Liz Truss allies, and reiterated the government's dedication to meeting NATO defence spending targets by 2035.