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Burnham sets out 'new path' for Britain, vows to seek consensus on ties with EU

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham reacts on stage at the Labour Party's annual conference in Liverpool, Britain, September 29, 2026.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham sets out his policy vision proposals at the Labour Party's annual conference in Liverpool, on September 29, 2026. © Temilade Adelaja, Reuters

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged Tuesday to give Britain "a new social contract for the 21st century", reform the country's electoral system and build consensus on a new relationship with the European Union as he set out a long-term vision to tackle the UK's woes in his first speech as leader at the annual Labour party conference.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham promised greater public control over essential services Tuesday as he vowed to reverse decades of privatisation and rebuild Britain during an emotional first speech as leader to his Labour party's annual gathering.

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