Andy Burnham

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New UK PM to keep 'moving towards closer EU ties', analyst

Tim Bale, professor of politics at Queen Mary University of London, believes the new UK prime minister, Andy Burnham, will maintain Keir Starmer's policy towards the EU while "not really making a big move on the single market or the customs union".

20/07/2026

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Burnham to be named UK PM with policy shake-up and cabinet reshuffle

As the UK prepares for its seventh prime minister in a decade, questions swirl over who will be in Andy Burnham's cabinet and what will be on his policy agenda.

20/07/2026

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Andy Burnham makes first speech as new Labour leader

"This generation of politicians, myself included, have failed to challenge a political culture and an economic model that simply does not work well enough for ordinary people," Burnham said.

17/07/2026

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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.

16/07/2026

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Starmer bids farewell to MPs, backs successor 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.

15/07/2026

Culture news

Which bands does Prime Minister-to-be Andy Burnham listen to?

Andy Burnham has blind-ranked his favourite British bands in a recent interview, giving the public further insight into his listening habits.

13/07/2026

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Burnham on course to become next UK PM with backing of 322 Labour MPs

If Burnham reaches at least 323 nominations then it would no longer be mathematically possible for another challenger to get the 81 signatures required to join the race out of the total of 402 Labour MPs.

09/07/2026

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Prospective UK PM Burnham rules out early general election

Burnham indicated he still backs reforming Britain's first-past-the-post electoral system, which has historically benefited the country's traditional two main parties.

03/07/2026

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Burnham vows to 'rewire Britain' with devolution and 'No. 10 North'

Labour's likely next PM set out a 10-year economic plan in his Manchester speech, promising greater regional powers and a shift away from trickle-down economics.

29/06/2026

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'Another day, another leader': Londoners react to Starmer's resignation

People in central London expressed frustration, uncertainty and cautious hope after Keir Starmer announced his resignation as UK prime minister.

22/06/2026