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LBC callers are reacting to the news that Andy Burnham is now Prime Minister after being invited by the King to form a government at Buckingham Palace.

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Andy Burnham is now Prime Minister after being invited by the King to form a government at Buckingham Palace.

Speaking outside No 10 without notes or a lectern, Burnham vowed to “bring forward the biggest changes in the last 40 years.”

It was, he said, a time for “reflection and new resolution”, adding that: “Britain needs to show the world that we can regain our stability once again”.

He continued: “I know people at home are fed up with politics. I hear you and I want to be honest with you – we have not been good enough, and we need to be better. We will be.

“We will make this moment a circuit breaker for Britain, bringing forward the biggest changes in the last 40 years – a new political model and a new economic model.”

LBC callers have shared their verdict on the UK's new Prime Minister.

Here are some of the timestamps from the broadcast (above)

00:00 Andy Burnham delivers his first speech as Prime Minister

00:28 'A lot of people don’t feel hope', says caller Stewart, telling Aasmah Mir that 'people just want to see action'

04:01 Listener Andrew says he 'cannot wait for the Andy and Donald show'

04:13 Andrew texts in to say he is pleased with Burnham's focus on council housing

04:21 Listener Barry says he can already see grey hairs on the new PM

04:42 Caller Anthony found Burnham's speech 'a little underwhelming' and think he will struggle navigating Trump

07:46 Steph, who has been voting labour for 44 years, believes Andy Burnham is a 'backstabber'

12:36 Jan says she has been waiting for this moment for 11 years

15:11 Listener Mark says we are expecting 'Amazon Prime politics' and we need to be patient with Burnham

15:39 Caller John wishes Andy all the best but questions how he will actually end homelessness

17:55 Stel doesn't agree with Steph calling Burnham a 'backstabber'