Italian Premier Congratulates UK's New PM Burnham, Who Vows to End Rough Sleeping

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has congratulated the new British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, on his recent election. In a statement, Meloni also thanked former Labour leader Keir Starmer for strengthening ties between Italy and the United Kingdom during his tenure. In his first speech as prime minister, Burnham pledged to end rough sleeping across the country. He made a similar promise while serving as Mayor of Greater Manchester, but the goal was not achieved during his time in that role. Burnham's new commitment comes as part of his broader plan to address homelessness and housing issues. Burnham, who led the Labour Party to a decisive victory, has emphasized his focus on social welfare and public services. The exchange between Meloni and Burnham signals a continuation of close diplomatic relations between Italy and the UK. Further details on Burnham's policy agenda are expected in the coming days.