{"id":701143,"date":"2026-07-20T07:03:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T07:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/701143\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T07:03:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T07:03:12","slug":"andy-burnham-latest-new-uk-prime-minister-to-be-appointed-by-king-charles-after-starmers-final-speech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/701143\/","title":{"rendered":"Andy Burnham latest: New UK prime minister to be appointed by King Charles after Starmer\u2019s final speech"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Andy Burnham to enter No 10 promising \u2018breathing room\u2019 on cost of living<\/p>\n

Andy Burnham is expected to enter 10 Downing Street promising to give people \u201cbreathing room\u201d against the rising cost of living.<\/p>\n

In his first speech as prime minister, Mr Burnham will urge the country to be honest about the challenges it faces and call for \u201creflection and resolution\u201d.<\/p>\n

He will also say he is \u201cacutely conscious\u201d that the UK has had seven prime ministers in the last decade, stressing the need for more stable and responsible politics and pledging to restore faith in government.<\/p>\n

Allies of Mr Burnham said he will argue that political stability must deliver \u201ctangible\u201d improvements along with the \u201cbreathing room\u201d on the cost of living he has previously promised.<\/p>\n

\"BritainBritain Politics<\/p>\n

Rebecca Whittaker20 July 2026 08:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Liberal Democrat leader calls on Burnham to end the ‘social care catastrophe’<\/p>\n

As Andy Burnham enters Number 10, the Liberal Democrats have called for changed on social care as party leader Ed Davey warns that failure to act will be \u201ca catastrophe for families, for the NHS and for local services\u201d.<\/p>\n

The party has called for guaranteed rights for every carer, including respite care and a full replacement of the broken carers allowance.<\/p>\n

Liberal Democrat leader, Ed Davey said: \u201cThe social care crisis is a catastrophe for families, for the NHS and for local services.<\/p>\n

\u201cCommentators and politicians pontificate as to why Britain feels ungovernable and in decline. I\u2019ll give them the answer: it\u2019s the refusal to grasp the nettle of care.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are stuck with a system that better resembles the 1920s than the 2020s. Where elderly people are left bedbound without support, and where families lose everything on care home fees. Where local services are defunded to prop-up a broken model which politicians have not had the courage to touch. <\/p>\n

\u201cLiberal Democrats stand ready to work across party lines to tackle this existential crisis. For carers and for our country. Nothing matters more.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rebecca Whittaker20 July 2026 07:50<\/p>\n

<\/a>Burnham\u2019s ambition to transform housing market under threat amid housebuilding crisis<\/p>\n

Andy Burnham’s ambition to transform Britain’s housing market are under threat as the housebuilding industry faces its toughest conditions since the financial crisis, with developers grappling with rising costs, weakening demand and higher borrowing costs.<\/p>\n

The new prime minister has argued that a radical expansion of social and affordable housing is essential to tackling the chronic housing shortage, and has repeatedly called for greater public investment and powers to build at scale.<\/p>\n

But the economic backdrop confronting ministers and developers suggests delivering those ambitions will be far from easy.<\/p>\n

Rebecca Whittaker20 July 2026 07:45<\/p>\n

<\/a>Watch: Burnham will stick to manifesto commitments on North sea oil and gas, Labour deputy leader saysBurnham will stick to manifesto commitments on North sea oil and gas, Labour deputy leader says<\/p>\n

Rebecca Whittaker20 July 2026 07:34<\/p>\n

<\/a>Andy Burnham: ‘We’re not in the right place as a country’<\/p>\n

Andy Burnham has told The Times <\/a>that \u201cwe\u2019re not in the right place as a country\u201d ahead of becoming prime minister on Monday.<\/p>\n

Referring to his pledge that he will set out a ten-year plan for the country, Mr Burnham said: \u201cI\u2019m not saying that means I\u2019m setting out to say I\u2019m going to be here for ten years… it\u2019s more that we\u2019re not in the right place structurally, we\u2019re not in the right place as a country. I think people can feel that.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cTo be clear to people, it can\u2019t be done overnight. But you\u2019ve got to show people where we\u2019re going, and then the steps towards it. And that\u2019s what I\u2019m going to try to do.\u201d<\/p>\n

Speaking about his approach to the economy, Mr Burnham said: \u201cI think you have to rethink how we run things to get a different approach to public spending, and to running the economy – more focused on early investment, early intervention, setting people up for success, and much less paying for failure.\u201d<\/p>\n

Referring to his plans to scrap Sir Keir Starmer\u2019s digital ID scheme, Mr Burnham added: \u201cThat\u2019s an example of what\u2019s to come, freeing up resource for something that, in my view, wouldn\u2019t make a tangible difference to people\u2019s lives anytime soon. And even if it did, it wouldn\u2019t necessarily make life easier, it might do in the long run.\u201d<\/p>\n

Holly Bancroft19 July 2026 23:15<\/p>\n

<\/a>Recap: Trump weighs in on North Sea oil and gas row hours before Burnham becomes PM<\/p>\n

In an intervention hours before the new prime minister enters Downing Street, the US president \u2013 a vocal supporter of fossil fuels, who has repeatedly dismissed the scientifically backed evidence behind the climate crisis \u2013 said the move would prevent Britain from becoming a \u201cpoverty stricken disaster\u201d.<\/p>\n

Mr Burnham previously insisted he would stick to Labour\u2019s manifesto pledge not to issue new North Sea licences. But he has also refused to deny reports that he is considering approving new production.<\/p>\n

On his Truth Social platform, Mr Trump said: \u201cThe People of Aberdeen, in Scotland, are dancing in the streets because the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has stated that he will be opening up, all the way, the invaluable North Sea Oil!\u201d<\/p>\n

The comments mark the start of a potentially turbulent relationship with Britain\u2019s fifth prime minister in four years.<\/p>\n

Holly Bancroft19 July 2026 22:03<\/p>\n

<\/a>Shabana Mahmood\u2019s history on tax and welfare sparks tensions with Andy Burnham allies<\/p>\n

The frontrunner to be named as Andy Burnham<\/a>\u2019s chancellor<\/a> is already causing tensions with his supporters on the left because of her past support for tax and welfare cuts<\/a>, writes Political Editor David Maddox. <\/p>\n

But the MPs on the left of the party who were the biggest cheerleaders for Mr Burnham<\/a> being parachuted into parliament to replace Sir Keir Starmer<\/a> are now concerned he is picking someone from the right of the party to oversee economic policy.<\/p>\n

Party insiders have noted that Ms Mahmood was a major internal critic over Rachel Reeves<\/a>\u2019s tax hikes, which sources claim she privately branded \u201cridiculous\u201d, \u201canti-aspiration\u201d and \u201canti-competitive\u201d.<\/p>\n

Holly Bancroft19 July 2026 22:01<\/p>\n

<\/a>Burnham to stress the need for more stable politics in first speech as PM<\/p>\n

Andy Burnham will pledge to restore confidence in government and give people \u201cbreathing room\u201d when he becomes prime minister later today.<\/p>\n

The new Labour leader will set out his domestic priorities in his first speech from Downing Street after visiting the Palace to \u201ckiss hands\u201d with the King and formally take over from Sir Keir Starmer.<\/p>\n

He is expected to characterise the moment as one of \u201creflection and resolution\u201d, arguing Britain must be honest about the challenges it faces and demonstrate it can solve them.<\/p>\n

And he will say he is \u201cacutely conscious\u201d that the UK has had seven prime ministers over the last 10 years, and stress the need for more stable and responsible politics.<\/p>\n

Allies of Mr Burnham said he would argue that political stability must deliver \u201ctangible\u201d improvements along with the \u201cbreathing room\u201d on the cost of living he has previously promised.<\/p>\n

Having come to the Labour leadership without a contest barely a month after returning to Westminster, Mr Burnham is yet to set out much of his agenda for his premiership.<\/p>\n

He has already said he wants to devolve power away from Westminster as one of his key priorities, driving that agenda with a new \u201cNo 10 North\u201d in Manchester, which he is expected to visit later in the week.<\/p>\n

Promising a \u201creset of priorities\u201d, Mr Burnham has also announced he will scrap Sir Keir\u2019s flagship digital ID programme in order to focus money and attention on the cost of living.<\/p>\n

\"AndyAndy Burnham (PA Wire)<\/p>\n

Holly Bancroft19 July 2026 22:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Andy Burnham becomes prime minister: Timings expected on Monday<\/p>\n

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to make a final statement on his tenure as prime minister in Downing Street on Monday before he heads to Buckingham Palace to step down. <\/p>\n

This is expected at around 11:15am on Monday morning. Andy Burnham will then meet with King Charles to accept the role of prime minister and head to number 10, where he will give his first speech as Labour leader at just before 1pm. <\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

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