Laura Kuenssberg: Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM
BBC journalist Laura Kuenssberg provides an exclusive look at Andy Burnham's first week as the new UK Prime Minister. The report highlights his transition into Downing Street and his approachable leadership style.
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Offers insight into the administrative transition and personal style of a new national leader during a critical period of government formation.
Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM
By Laura Kuenssberg Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg "You can clap now," a Downing Street official with a clipboard instructed the staff eagerly lining the halls of No 10 in the moments before the new prime minister walked in.
The applause duly began before the famous door opened, so the first sight and sound to greet Andy Burnham and his wife were crowds of clapping staff, crammed into the Downing Street hall. They stretched up the long corridor all the way to the door of the Cabinet Room - left ajar for him to walk straight in and get down to work.
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