Andy Burnham to become new prime minister and lay out ‘10-year plan’ for the UK in No 10 speech - UK politics live
Summary
Andy Burnham is becoming the new prime minister of the UK, replacing Keir Starmer. Burnham plans to introduce a 10-year plan for the country and has shared some ideas about tax policy.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham is set to become the UK prime minister today.
- This is the sixth change of prime minister in just over ten years.
- Burnham will deliver a speech from Downing Street after being appointed by the king.
- He intends to present a "10-year plan" addressing the country's long-term challenges.
- Burnham denied being a simple tax raiser and suggested he might reverse a personal tax allowance freeze.
- The personal allowance freeze means people pay more tax over time as their pay rises.
- Keir Starmer will resign and give a final speech before Burnham takes over.
- Burnham will appoint his cabinet later today.
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