John Swinney spoke out after the Labour leader entered Downing Street on Monday, promising to bring back “hope” to the country. New Prime Minister Andy Burnham entered Downing Street on Monday pledging to bring back ‘hope’ to the country. Mr Swinney congratulated Mr Burnham on taking on the job, with the First Minister describing it as a “significant moment”. Congratulations to Andy Burnham on his appointment as Prime Minister – the UK’s 7th in 10 years. “I look forward to constructive conversations with the new Prime Minister about how we make that happen.”