Andy Burnham has vowed to "build a new economy" in his first speech as Prime Minister, promising to announce a raft of measures tomorrow

Andy Burnham has vowed to be a pro-business Prime Minister who will reindustrialise Britain and support the country's small businesses.

The pledge from the new Labour leader comes as he is expected to announce a policy blitz in his first week in No10 to help ease the pressure on cash-strapped households

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]

Andy Burnham promises unity and tangible improvements as he steps into the UK premiership amid pressing challenges and cabinet uncertainties.

Burnham appears to herald break from neoliberalism as he takes over from Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham is the UK’s new prime minister – here’s what he said in his first speech