Andy Burnham convened his first cabinet meeting as prime minister on Tuesday, thanking ministers for joining his administration. The meeting, held as part of a new government's early agenda, focused on establishing the team and outlining initial priorities.

Burnham, who recently assumed the role of prime minister, emphasized the importance of collaboration and collective effort during the gathering. The BBC News reported on the event, noting the prime minister's words of appreciation for his cabinet members. The specific agenda items and policy discussions from the meeting were not detailed in the initial report.