India, July 20 -- Andy Burnham has become the UK's new prime minister Monday, replacing Keir Starmer.

In his first speech as prime minister, he pledged measures to bring down cost of living.

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The day began outside a busy 10 Downing Street where Starmer made his final address as Prime Minister, before he and Burnham visited King Charles in Buckingham Palace.

Speaking in Downing Street, Burnham said he wants a "circuit-breaker for Britain" and bring some of the biggest changes that country has seen in 40 years.

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