# What to know about new UK PM Andy Burnham’s agenda as he faces lawmakers

https://mins.news/en/video/40603

- France 24 English, 2026-09-01 15:39 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vdnZZdF_m8

> Since taking office on July 20, Andy Burnham has toured the country promising to restore national optimism after Keir Starmer’s downbeat two-year tenure. Following the unusually long summer recess, Burnham is now set to face lawmakers for the first time and outline his priorities in a speech.

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