Andy Burnham will deliver his first speech as Prime Minister after meeting the King and being invited to form a Government.

But opponents have branded him a ‘Messiah without a Mandate’ and demanded he call a general election.

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has called on the incoming Prime Minister to take his plans to the people at a nationwide ballot.

Mr Burnham however has promised to give people “breathing room” against the rising cost of living.