UK Prime Minister Addresses Parliament for First Time Since Taking Office
The newly appointed British Prime Minister delivered his inaugural address to Parliament, outlining an agenda focused on restoring public trust and increasing state oversight of essential services. Cabinet ministers accompanied him to Downing Street as lawmakers returned from the summer recess to begin the parliamentary session.
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Cabinet ministers arrive at Downing Street
Andy Burnham is meeting his cabinet in Downing Street, ahead of his first speech to the House of Commons as prime minister.
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Prime minister will bring upbeat message to adversarial Commons after a summer of policy announcements and improved poll ratings Good morning. Andy Burnham became prime minister six weeks ago, but today will be the first time he addresses MPs in the Commons. It will be the first time he has spoken as a minister from the dispatch box in more than 16 years. As MPs return to Westminster, they will be telling each other about how they spent the summer holiday and, for Burnham, it has undoubtedly ...
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