Andy Burnham's First Speech as Prime Minister: 'Circuit Breaker for Britain'

Andy Burnham delivers his first speech as Prime Minister after accepting the King's invitation to form a government. He acknowledges public frustration with politics and promises a 'circuit breaker' for Britain, proposing the biggest changes in 40 years. Burnham outlines a new political and economic model, criticizing 1980s centralization and privatization. He pledges to devolve power, re-industrialize using public procurement, and bring essentials under public control. Immediate measures include cost-of-living relief, youth employment support, mental health services, and council home building. He commits to ending rough sleeping and presents a ten-year national plan. The speech emphasizes unity, hope, and a preventative state.