Former UK prime ministers Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak give advice to Andy Burnham as he prepares to enter 10 Downing Street, according to multiple reports. The coverage highlights that both men, despite representing different political eras and approaches, are engaging directly with Burnham ahead of the transition into the premiership. The Independent reports that Sunak urges Burnham to take time to observe and learn immediately on arrival, using the phrase “soak in every second” as a way to focus on understanding the new office and its day-to-day workings. Other outlets describe Johnson and Sunak sharing their thoughts and experience for the incoming prime minister, framing the remarks as guidance for how Burnham should approach the early period in government. The articles present these comments as informal political advice rather than policy commitments, and they focus on the messages from the former premiers as Burnham is expected to assume leadership of the UK government from 10 Downing Street.