'A circuit-breaker moment': Watch Andy Burnham's first speech as PM in full
Summary
Andy Burnham gave his first speech as prime minister outside 10 Downing Street after becoming leader of the Labour Party, replacing Sir Keir Starmer. He promised to create a new 10-year plan for Britain and said he would first work to end rough sleeping.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham became prime minister and leader of the Labour Party.
- He replaced Sir Keir Starmer, who resigned and gave a farewell speech earlier that day.
- Burnham spoke outside 10 Downing Street, the UK prime minister’s official residence.
- He promised to give the public "more breathing room."
- Burnham said he would create a new 10-year plan for Britain by the end of this year.
- His first order as prime minister will be to end rough sleeping (homelessness).
- Supporters cheered the announcement about ending rough sleeping.
- Starmer formally resigned by offering his resignation to the King.
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