The United Kingdom's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a speech outside 10 Downing Street in London after taking office on Monday. [Isabel Infantes / REUTERS]
The United Kingdom's new prime minister — the country's seventh leader in just over a decade — started his time in office on Monday by promising much-needed stability.
Claiming to have a 10-year plan, Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester who wrestled control of the nation from predecessor Keir Starmer, said in his first speech as prime minister that it was a moment for "honesty and reflection", not "triumphalism".
"I'm not saying that means I'm setting out to say I'm going to be here for 10 years," he said. "It's more that we're not in the right place structurally."
Speaking from 10 Downing Street, he said he plans to offer the British people "more breathing room" and "responsible" decision-making to restore their confidence in government.
