Andy Burnham delivered his inaugural speech as the United Kingdom's prime minister on Monday, following his ascension to the leadership of the Labour Party, replacing Sir Keir Starmer. Speaking outside No. 10 Downing Street, Burnham pledged to provide the public with "more breathing room" and outlined his intention to introduce a new 10-year national plan by the close of the year.
Burnham's first directive in his new role is to address and end rough sleeping. This announcement was met with enthusiastic applause from supporters gathered at the Downing Street location. Sir Keir Starmer delivered his farewell address at the same venue earlier in the day before formally submitting his resignation to the King.