Speaking outside No10, new Prime Minister Andy Burnham vowed to set out a 10-year plan and bring in new measures to give people 'breathing space' with the cost of living

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

'Andy Burnham will be given he chance to introduce himself to the country as Prime Minister on Monday and set the tone of his government for years to come. The stakes couldn't be…

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