The standards of care at the NHS hospital put many patients at risk, with between 400 and 1,200 more people dying over a three year period than would have been expected.

The investigation found heart monitors were turned off on wards because nurses did not know how to use them and some patients were left so dehydrated that they drank water out of flower vases because nurses did not know how to work intravenous fluid systems properly.

The commission concluded that the trust's board was more focused on finance, targets and achieving foundation trust status, as well as its desire to save £10 million.

The final report was handed to Mr Burnham earlier this month. He will make a statement on the findings in the House of Commons later.