What time is Andy Burnham’s speech today? When to watch the future PM’s first announcement as Labour leader

INCOMING Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to make his first speech as Labour leader today (July 17). Following Keir Starmer’s resignation last month, the new Makerfield MP (and former Greater Manchester Mayor) emerged as the sole candidate for the Labour leadership, securing 369 endorsements from Labour MPs. Andy Burnham will make his first speech as Labour leader today Credit: Getty Mr Burnham is set to outline his plans for turning around the economy Credit: AFP via Getty Images The ex-Greater Manchester Mayor is set to outline his plans for turning around the economy and giving power back to communities in a devolution drive. But when will the speech take place? What time is Andy Burnham’s speech today? Burnham’s speech is set to take place at a special Labour Party conference in central London today (July 17). Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! It’s scheduled for around 12.10pm and will see the upcoming Prime Minister vow to be “unashamedly Labour”, ahead of officially taking over from Sir Keir Starmer on Monday. The 56-year-old will point to greater public control of utilities and reindustrialisation in his first speech where he will be confirmed as Labour leader. Read More on Andy Burnham Andy Burnham’s speech is set to take place at around 12.10pm Credit: AP Burnham will also say that “Britain took a series of wrong turns in the 1980s” when power was centralised and economic power privatised. Burnham this week told MPs that he wanted “good growth” in every postcode. He vowed to put the cost of living at the forefront of his plans to put more money in people’s pockets. Burnham will officially walk into 10 Downing Street and become Prime Minister on Monday, July 20 after Starmer formally tenders his resignation to King Charles III. Most read in The Sun The ex-Greater Manchester Mayor will vow to be ‘unashamedly Labour’ Credit: PA He has also promised to put the cost of living at the forefront of his plans Credit: Getty In a report published on July 16, the International Monetary Fund warned any new administration to be “selective in accommodating new demands”, and to stick to the deficit reduction plan. Where can I watch the future PM’s first announcement as Labour leader? Burnham’s speech is set to be a significant moment in British politics, and you don’t have to miss a single second. The entire announcement can be accessed live, as it happens, on The Sun’s official YouTube channel. Comment now