Andy Burnham gives first speech as Prime Minister

The new Prime Minister says the UK needs big changes, sparking debate about his plans for the country.

Andy Burnham has given his first speech in Parliament as the new Prime Minister. He told lawmakers that the UK is in need of "substantial change." Burnham laid out his vision for the country, which includes giving more power to local areas. He wants more public control over essential services, like trains and buses. This idea is called devolution, which basically means moving power from the central government in London to cities and regions across the country. In his speech, Burnham pointed to past mistakes made by previous governments. He specifically blamed Brexit—the UK leaving the Euro…