‘I was worried about what I found…’: Burnham launches his UK PM bid with powerful speech

Andy Burnham has officially launched his bid to become Britain's next Prime Minister with a powerful first leadership speech, promising to "lift Britain back up" through economic renewal, regional growth, and sweeping political reforms. Burnham said he was "worried about what I found" after assessing the state of the UK, unveiling plans to shift power away from Westminster and revive the British economy. In his landmark address from Manchester, Burnham pledged a "circuit breaker" for Britain, outlining a vision centered on devolution, infrastructure, housing, jobs, and restoring public trust in politics. His speech marks the beginning of what could be a defining race for Downing Street.