Burnham begins: what awaits the new PM?

伯恩汉姆开篇:新任首相将面临何种挑战?

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2026-07-21

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Senior political correspondent Peter Walker and former No 10 press secretary Paul Harrison analyse Andy Burnham’s first day as PM. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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  • this is the guardian today andy burnham's first day in downing street

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  • Well, he finally made it.

  • I have just come from Buckingham Palace, where I have accepted His Majesty the King's invitation to form a government.

  • On his third and most audacious attempt, Andy Burnham is Prime Minister.

  • He's given his first speech in the job.

  • But I can do something to give people some breathing space now, some help.

  • He's chosen his cabinet.

  • John Healy is Chancellor of the Extract...

  • And I can tell you that was not expected.

  • And now things get real.