Andy Burnham said his first instruction as prime minister is to end rough sleeping – and insisted he does not want to leave Downing Street before the social care crisis is fixed

Incoming PM says he is willing to 'expend quite a lot of political capital' on care

Andy Burnham, the new Labour leader, will set out his domestic priorities in his first speech from Downing Street on Monday after formally taking over from Sir Keir Starmer

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.

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

The new PM knows voters are sick of undelivered promises