Former PM Kevin Rudd says he’s proud to endorse Bill Shorten as he leads Labor in the campaign for the July 2 election.

Mr Rudd has finally put on the record that he is backing Bill Shorten in the July poll.

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News Corp Australia publications on Monday reported that Mr Rudd had refused to answer questions on a Shorten government.

“@newscomauHQ Woke in US to read I’m not supporting @billshortenmp. As former Labor PM and ALP member of 35 yrs I’m proud to endorse him,” he tweeted on Monday morning.

More to come.

– AAP