Andy Burnham is set to take office at Downing Street today with a pledge to ease the financial burden on the public. The incoming Prime Minister will officially succeed Keir Starmer at Downing Street, marking the beginning of his premiership just a month after his unexpected win in the Makerfield by-election.
During his initial week in power, Burnham is expected to introduce policies aimed at improving the lives of citizens. Notably, he has already discarded Starmer’s digital ID initiative to reallocate resources effectively.
Starmer will make his final address outside Downing Street at approximately 11:15, highlighting the progress made during his tenure. Following this, he will head to Buckingham Palace to submit his resignation to King Charles III.
After Starmer’s departure, Andy Burnham will be formally appointed by the monarch and invited to form a new government. He will then return to Downing Street around 12:40pm to deliver his inaugural speech as PM, emphasizing the need for honesty in addressing the nation’s challenges and calling for reflection and resolution.
The next task for Burnham will be to assemble his new Cabinet, with initial appointments expected around 2pm. He will emphasize the importance of stable and responsible governance, aiming to restore public trust in the government.
Unlike Starmer’s resignation announcement, disruptions are unlikely during both Burnham’s speech and handover, as amplified music has been banned outside Downing Street by the police.
The afternoon will be dedicated to forming his cabinet, with Shabana Mahmood anticipated to be appointed as Chancellor, a move that some view as a slight to Ed Miliband. Speculation continues regarding the composition of Burnham’s top team, with no official decisions announced yet.
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