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Turning back the clock to a better yesterday is no plan for a better Britain, Mr Burnham

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Andy Burnham’s first speech as Labour leader was a bold blancmange – a throwback to a half-remembered past, and frustratingly vague on policy. We cannot wait much longer for the detail that he hopes will reshape all our lives

The Independent UK

Master Impressionist takes on Andy Burnham: Jon Culshaw on the art of imitation

Downing Street’s Larry the Cat is about to get a new housemate, his seventh in ten years. Andy Burnham says he will do things differently, that he’s focused on driving growth in every postcode in the country, although we’re yet to hear any detail of how from the about-to-be-parachuted-in PM…

France 24

The ghosts of Downing Street past may have some advice for Andy Burnham

The incoming PM has made a strong start – but there are several traps he needs to avoid. Brown, Blair and even Thatcher can show the way, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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All hail the king! Good vibes and Greggs as Burnham addresses the Andyites

Keir had achieved greatness, his legacy would be eternal … until the new Labour leader got up to speak

The Guardian - UK

China warns confidence in UK investment 'undermined’ by British Steel takeover

China said on Friday it strongly disapproves of the United Kingdom's decision ‌to nationalise British Steel and urged fair treatment for Chinese firms operating in the UK.

Radio France Internationale

Andy Burnham tells Labour: I’m your last chance

New leader says ‘I have a plan’, but warns that they can no longer try to ‘out-Reform Reform’

The Independent UK

Why the Hillsborough Law has finally been passed, 37 years on

A new law created in the wake of the Hillsborough disaster, which aims to prevent state cover-ups, has finally passed through the UK’s House of Commons.

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What Andy Burnham’s first speech as Labour leader tells us

The incoming prime minister showed his oratorical skill and that he is prepared to borrow from populism

The Guardian - UK

Who is Swaran Singh? Indian-origin psychiatrist to join House of Lords as UK announces new peerages

An Indian-origin psychiatrist and academic Professor Swaran Singh has been nominated for a life peerage, earning a seat in the House of Lords as part of a new list of political appointments announced ahead of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's departure from Downing Street next week, PTI reported

The Times of India

Andy Burnham’s speech in full as he is confirmed as Labour leader

The Makerfield MP has declared that he is ‘ready to lead’ the country

The Independent UK

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

Andy Burnham sparks fears of tax rises on London as he vows to govern in 'distinctively Labour' way

Former Greater Manchester Mayor Mr Burnham delivered his first speech as Labour leader

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham is the Labour leader – third time lucky for the UK’s prime minister-in-waiting

Andy Burnham has won on his third attempt to be Labour’s leader. In a wide-ranging speech to Labour MPs at a special conference in London, a jubilant Burnham pledged to “bring back hope” and promised to be a leader for all nations of the UK. But it has taken him…

The Conversation

Andy Burnham vows to give people ‘hope back’ as he becomes Labour leader

He will take over from Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister next week.

Evening Standard

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The Times of India

Andy Burnham set to be new UK Prime Minister, will take over from Keir Starmer on Monday

Andy Burnham has been elected leader of the Labour Party, the centre-left party announced on Friday. He is set to become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom on Monday, formally replacing Kier Starmer.

France 24

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…

Evening Standard

What does Sadiq Khan's peerage mean for his future as London Mayor?

The Mayor of London was among 26 new lords announced in Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation honours

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham promises to end Labour infighting as he becomes party’s leader

Government has ‘last chance’ to get it right, says incoming PM, while anxiety surrounds his choice of chancellor

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The Economic Times

Indian-origin academic, London Mayor Sadiq Khan among new UK peerages

Academic Swaran Singh and Mayor Sadiq Khan received peerages ahead of Keir Starmer's resignation. Starmer will formally resign as prime minister next week, making way for Andy Burnham. These appointments are part of a customary resignation honours process for departing prime ministers. Singh led an investigation into discrimination within the…

Evening Standard

Removal van in Downing Street as Keir Starmer to leave No10

Removal van is pictured outside No10 as Andy Burnham prepares to take over as Labour leader and Prime Minister

The Independent UK

When will Andy Burnham become prime minister? The key timings for today’s Downing Street handover

The former Manchester mayor will be today be handed the keys to Number 10

The Independent UK

Burnham cannot keep ducking scrutiny. This is what he needs to do if he wants to convince voters he’s fit to be PM

ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox attended the unveiling of Andy Burnham as Labour leader, where the PM-in-waiting once again failed to answer questions from the media

The Independent UK

Starmer opens up on the real reason he quit as prime minister

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The Independent UK

Keir Starmer says he resigned to prevent government ‘imploding into a massive fight’

‘We’ve got our mojo back as a country’, Sir Keir Starmer insisted in his final interview as prime minister

The Independent UK

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

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