Andy Burnham becoming Britain's seventh prime minister in decade, as Starmer gives farewell speech

Andy Burnham became Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, pledging to reshape politics and deliver a new economic model for a nation "fed up" with leadership instability. In his domestic-focused speech, Burnham acknowledged, "I know people at home are fed up with politics. I hear you, and I want to be honest with you, we have not been good enough, and we need to be better." He promised immediate measures and a 10-year plan to be unveiled within months, aiming to address issues like rough sleeping, high illegal immigration, and underperforming utility firms. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and Finance Minister Rachel Reeves resigned following his appointment. Burnham's selection is seen by Labor lawmakers as a move to counter the rising populist Reform UK party.