What time is Andy Burnham’s speech today? When to watch the new Prime Minister’s first address live

ANDY BURNHAM will officially become Britain’s new Prime Minister today, stepping into No10 following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer. The former Mayor of Greater Manchester will address the nation outside the iconic black door. Burnham’s first address outside Downing Street is expected to mark a significant reset for the government Credit: Getty He is expected to set out his vision for government, and his immediate priorities for the country. What time is Andy Burnham’s first speech as PM? Andy Burnham is expected to deliver his first address as PM at 12.15pm today (July 20). Sign up for the Politics newsletter Thank you! The key moments for today’s handover of power in Westminster are understood to be as follows: 11.15am: Outgoing PM Keir Starmer delivers his final farewell address outside No10 before heading to Buckingham Palace to formally tender his resignation to King Charles III. 11.45am: Starmer arrives at Buckingham Palace for his final audience with the King. 12.00pm: Andy Burnham arrives at Buckingham Palace to be formally appointed Prime Minister and invited to form a new government. 12.15pm: Andy Burnham arrives at Downing Street to address the nation live from the podium outside No10. Timings can shift slightly depending on traffic and proceedings at the Palace, so tune in ahead of 12.15pm to ensure you don’t miss a moment. What might Burnham say in his speech? Burnham’s first address outside Downing Street is expected to mark a significant reset for the government. Insiders suggest his speech will focus on bringing stability to the country and giving working families immediate relief amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures. Acknowledging recent political instability, Burnham is expected to call for a moment of “reflection and resolution” to rebuild public trust in government and focus on deliverable results. Most read in The Sun Key policy priorities expected to feature in his address include: Public control of utilities: Pledges to take greater public control over critical services, starting with plans to place troubled water firm Thames Water into special public administration. Cost-of-living relief: Scrapping planned digital ID card schemes to redirect government resources toward cutting household energy bills and easing living costs for families. Devolution and housing: Reaffirming plans to transfer decision-making powers out of Westminster to local regions, backed by a commitment to launch a council housebuilding drive. Energy security: Outlining an energy policy that supports existing North Sea oil and gas operations alongside renewable investments to protect household energy security. How can I watch it all live? For full coverage on your phone, tablet, or desktop, you can watch the entire speech live on The Sun’s official YouTube channel. Comment now