Andy Burnham pledges end to political instability as he becomes UK PM

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Andy Burnham has officially become the United Kingdom's seventh Prime Minister in a decade, following his confirmation at Buckingham Palace. He pledged to end the political instability that has characterized recent years and promised significant changes to counter the rise of populist forces. Burnham, formerly the mayor of Greater Manchester, replaces Keir Starmer, who was ousted by his peers. In his first address from 10 Downing Street, Burnham declared his intention to implement the biggest changes in 40 years, introducing new political and economic models. He also stated that measures to address the cost of living crisis would be announced this week, aiming to provide relief to Britons.

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Burnham declared he will implement the biggest changes in the last 40 years, including a new political and economic model.

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Keir Starmer was ousted as Prime Minister just two years after winning a landslide election victory.

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Burnham pledged to end political instability and instigate major change.

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Andy Burnham has been appointed as the UK's Prime Minister.

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Burnham promised to announce measures this week to help tackle the cost of living.

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Britain’s seventh PM in a decade pledged major changes in bid to see off populist forces that are making large gains.Andy Burnham has set out his vision for Britain as he took over as prime minister.Burnham’s appointment was confirmed on Monday as he met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. Becoming the United Kingdom’s seventh premier in a decade, he pledged to end the political instability that has plagued the country and promised to instigate major change.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Thousands rally in London in support of Gaza, demand new PM take actionlist 2 of 4Burnham confirmed as leader of UK’s governing Labour Party, headed for PMlist 3 of 4Andy Burnham’s in-tray: The challenges facing the new UK PMlist 4 of 4What’s next as Andy Burnham takes over as UK’s next prime minister?end of listBurnham replaces Keir Starmer, who was ousted just two years after winning a landslide election victory amid ongoing gains by populist forces.“Britain needs to show the world that we can regain our stability once ‌‌again,” Burnham said after arriving at his official home, 10 Downing Street in London, to rapturous applause. “We have not been good enough and we need to be better,” he said.The former mayor of Greater Manchester said he was “fed up” with the country’s ⁠⁠revolving door of leadership, which should invite “a moment for reflection and new resolution” for British politics.Starmer was ousted by his peers about a month ago. On leaving office, he labelled his work as prime minister “the privilege of my life” and said that Burnham has his “full support”.Burnham did not refer to Starmer in his speech, instead focusing on how he will implement change.“We will make this moment a circuit-breaker for Britain, bringing forward the biggest changes in the last 40 years. A new political model and a new economic model,” Burnham declared.Promising Britons “some breathing space now”, he promised to announce ⁠⁠measures this week to help tackle the cost of living.

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