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UK’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham vows to ‘build a new economy’ in maiden speech

Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham became the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade on Monday after a meeting with King Charles II at Buckingham Palace. The incoming PM pledged to reshape the country's politics and ease its cost of living crisis as he announced a 10-year plan to…

France 24 · Jul 20

Andy Burnham must deliver emergency budget to ‘reverse damage’, says SNP

SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan is calling on Mr Burnham to deliver an emergency cost-of-living budget when he enters No 10.

Evening Standard · Jul 19

Andy Burnham to have 'change of emphasis' on North Sea oil and gas, Labour MP says

ANDY Burnham will have a “change of emphasis” on North Sea oil and gas, Labour’s deputy leader has said, despite the party previously pledging…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19

Andy Burnham's speech in full as new Labour Party leader declares: 'I have a plan'

The prime minister-in-waiting said there were “five things” he will do to “make us better”

Evening Standard · Jul 17

UK’s Andy Burnham named Labour leader ahead of taking over as PM

Andy Burnham was on Friday elected leader of the UK's Labour party, clearing the way for him to become prime minister next week following the departure of Keir Starmer. Burnham has risen to leadership on a pledge to thwart the rise ‌of the populist Reform UK party and said he…

France 24 · Jul 17

Andy Burnham to become UK Labour leader in last step before taking over as prime minister

Andy Burnham is officially becoming leader of Britain’s Labour Party, paving the way to become prime minister next week

The Independent UK · Jul 17

UK Labour party to crown 'King of the North' Burnham as leader and next PM

The United Kingdom's ruling Labour party will confirm veteran politician Andy Burnham as its new leader, and the country's next prime minister, at a special conference on Friday. He becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, replacing Keir Starmer.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 17

Starmer tells Ukraine UK support will 'endure' after his departure

The outgoing prime minister will use his final visit to Kyiv to tell Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ukraine's resistance has helped preserve Europe's security and that UK support will continue after he steps down.

Euronews · Jul 16

Keir Starmer bids UK MPs 'goodbye', vows to support Burnham

Andy Burnham is to replace Starmer on Monday, shortly after he is expected to meet King Charles III to be asked to form the next government.

Euronews · Jul 15

Nominations open in the contest to be UK leader, with Andy Burnham likely the only candidate

Nominations are opening in a Labour Party election to replace Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister

The Independent UK · Jul 9