Andy Burnham vows to ‘bring back hope’ as he unveils his cabinet

New prime minister says government must do better' to deliver change but promises prudent approach to economy

Andy Burnham has said his arrival in power will bring back hope" to Britain as he launched his premiership with the surprise appointment of John Healey as chancellor and a promise to repair the long-term damage caused to communities during the Thatcher era.

The new UK prime minister acknowledged people were fed up" with politics as he addressed the country after taking over from Keir Starmer in Downing Street, saying the government needed to do better" to deliver real change.