'A circuit-breaker moment': Watch Andy Burnham's first speech as PM in full
Andy Burnham has officially become the Prime Minister of the UK, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party. In his inaugural speech, he pledged to implement a 10-year national plan and prioritized the eradication of rough sleeping.
Why it matters
This marks a significant leadership transition in British politics, signaling a potential shift in policy direction for the UK government.
'A circuit-breaker moment' - Watch Andy Burnham's first speech as PM in full Close Former Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham gave his first speech as prime minister outside No 10 today, after he replaced Sir Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour party.
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