Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolution
A No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is "hitting the ground running".
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"Andy is going to run towards problems that have been neglected, giving people hope again."
— Andy Burnham , Politician
"This has to be the start of a real effort to end the social care catastrophe."
— Sir Ed Davey , Politician
"Where's the money coming from, Andy? We're all dying to know."
— Kevin Hollinrake , Politician
Key People
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom who announced the ban on petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030.
British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
Kevin Hollinrake is the chairman of the Conservative Party in the UK.
He is the leader of the Liberal Democrats.
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A No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is "hitting the ground running".
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