Key takeaways as Andy Burnham becomes PM
Andy Burnham has taken office as the new UK Prime Minister, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer. His initial agenda includes addressing homelessness, cost-of-living concerns, and restructuring the economy, alongside significant cabinet appointments.
Why it matters
A change in leadership in the UK signals a potential shift in domestic policy, economic strategy, and international relations during a period of political volatility.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Paul Seddon Political reporter AP Andy Burnham has replaced Sir Keir Starmer as UK prime minister, after becoming Labour leader last week.
The former mayor of Greater Manchester becomes the country's fourth prime minister in five years and the seventh since 2016.
In his first speech in Downing Street, Burnham announced he would "end rough sleeping in our country".
This was swiftly followed by a No 10 press release promising an extra £340m for the task over the next five years from within the housing department budget.
He also promised a new 10-year plan for Britain - to be unveiled later this year - and to build a new economy, putting "life's essentials back under public control".
But arguing that people also needed "breathing space now", he said announcements on tackling the cost of living would start on Tuesday.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in