https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/andy-burnham-to-promise-sense-of-optimism-in-first-commons-statement-as-pmContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/andy-burnham-to-promise-sense-of-optimism-in-first-commons-statement-as-pmhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/andy-burnham-to-promise-sense-of-optimism-in-first-commons-statement-as-pm#u55337Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:05:27 +0000Prime Minister Andy Burnham has delivered his first statement to MPs, blaming austerity and Brexit for 10 years of stalled growth. Burnham argued that increasing public control is the necessary path to grow the UK economy. During the address, he paid tribute to the lifetime of public service provided by Keir Starmer. This appearance follows the announcement that Starmer is stepping down from Parliament.Why it mattersBurnham takes over leadership during a period of internal Labour party tension regarding welfare and migration. His first parliamentary appearance marks the end of his initial tran