Andy Burnham appoints Cabinet after becoming Prime Minister RECAP

Andy Burnham promised to deliver the biggest change to British politics in 40 years as he became Prime Minister

Andy Burnham comes into power claiming to have a decade-long plan to change the UK and hinting at cuts to personal taxes.

In his final appearance in Downing Street, Sir Keir said “my work is done” and he was leaving the country “stronger and fairer” than when he took office just two years ago. Mr Burnham enters office promising a “10-year plan for the country” as “I think that’s what it needs” to address some of the fundamental issues holding the UK back.

But he added: “I’m not saying that means I’m setting out to say I’m going to be here for 10 years. It’s more that we’re not in the right place structurally.”