Andy Burnham takes office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom today. In his first public speech since taking office, Burnham said that he is the 7th prime minister since Britain held a referendum to decide “leave the European Union” in June 2016. “Britain needs to prove to the world that Britain can return to stability.” In his speech, Burnham briefly explained the current administration's future policy priorities, promising that the new government will pay more attention to people's livelihood and take measures to resolve issues such as declining living standards. Burnham promised to establish a new political and economic model and announce a 10-year national development plan later this year.

Andy Burnham takes office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom today. In his first public speech since taking office, Burnham said that he is the 7th prime minister since Britain held a referendum to decide “leave the European Union” in June 2016. “Britain needs to prove to the world that Britain can return to stability.” In his speech, Burnham briefly explained the current administration's future policy priorities, promising that the new government will pay more attention to people's livelihood and take measures to resolve issues such as declining living standards. Burnham promised to establish a new political and economic model and announce a 10-year national development plan later this year.