Andy Burnham officially becomes British prime minister
He pledged immediate cost-of-living relief and a 10-year plan, while promising to devolve power and restore political stability.
- On Monday, Andy Burnham officially becomes Prime Minister, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer following his resignation last month. Burnham is expected to deliver his first speech outside 10 Downing Street shortly after taking office.
- Burnham's appointment follows Sir Keir's resignation after poor local election results that humiliated the government. The new Labour Party leader returned to Parliament recently after winning the Makerfield by-election.
- Promising "breathing room" for households against rising costs, Burnham announced he will scrap the digital ID programme. He stressed the need for "tangible" political stability and improvements in people's daily lives.
- Burnham plans to devolve power by establishing a "No 10 North" base in Manchester. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch warned he enters office "without having set out a clear plan."
- The Prime Minister intends to implement a 10-year plan focused on "early investment" to reform social care and fix structural economic decline across the United Kingdom.
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