Politics · 1 September 2026
Burnham will tell MPs his vision for UK focuses on optimism
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Andy Burnham is scheduled to deliver his inaugural address to the House of Commons as prime minister on Tuesday, with a focus on optimism and increased public oversight of services. He will argue a new government unit in Manchester, No 10 North, is reshaping how the UK is run. Burnham will also promise to act on the cost of living and make life more affordable.
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