- Andy Burnham has become the new prime minister, pledging that the UK's support for Ukraine would remain "resolute" under his leadership.
- He indicated that Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky would be one of the first foreign leaders he would speak to.
- Burnham, who has previously worked with Ukrainian mayors, told broadcasters: “President Zelensky will be left in no doubt whatsoever that Britain’s support is steadfast. It is resolute. It will be there for him and I will be there for him personally too.”
- In his inaugural speech, he promised to give the public greater control over "life's essentials."
- His immediate domestic pledges included addressing the cost-of-living crisis and committing to "end rough sleeping in our country."
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