Burnham says next decade can be better than last as he vows 'substantial change'
In his first speech to MPs, the Prime Minister said he would set aside point scoring to get things done(Image: House of Commons)
TL;DR
- Andy Burnham promised "much more substantial change" to address Britain's big issues, including the economy and cost of living crisis.
- He criticized the legacy of deindustrialisation, privatisation, austerity, and Brexit for a "decade of stalled growth and stalled regeneration."
- Burnham vowed to implement "politics done differently," setting aside "point scoring" to achieve practical results.
- He pledged to hand more power out of Westminster with greater devolution across the country.
- Plans for stronger public control of essential services, electoral reform, and reforms to the leasehold system were also mentioned.
- Burnham signaled a potential hike in defense spending to 3% of GDP by 2030 and committed to meeting the climate challenge.
- He emphasized the importance of social care and improving the education system to support young people.