Burnham to promise cost-of-living relief in PM speech
Andy Burnham has succeeded Keir Starmer as the UK's Prime Minister, pledging to address the cost-of-living crisis and restore political stability. His initial agenda includes devolving power from Westminster and canceling the previous administration's digital ID program.
Why it matters
A change in UK leadership signals a potential shift in national policy and governance priorities during a period of economic uncertainty.
Andy Burnham will enter 10 Downing Street as the UK's new prime minister, promising to give people "breathing room" against the rising cost of living.
In his first speech as PM, Mr Burnham will urge the country to be honest about the challenges it faces and call for "reflection and resolution".
He will also say he is "acutely conscious" that the UK has had seven prime ministers in the last decade, stressing the need for more stable and responsible politics and pledging to restore faith in government.
Allies of Mr Burnham said he will argue that political stability must deliver "tangible" improvements along with the "breathing room" on the cost of living that he has previously promised.
Before the speech, Keir Starmer made his own address outside Number 10 before heading to Buckingham Palace to formally resign.
Mr Starmer said "my work is done" and "I go with a smile".
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