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Bayeux Tapestry: Macron to open London exhibition

"A particularly significant moment, initiated by the President of the Republic to strengthen Franco-British relations", according to the Elysée. The French president thus intends to "highlight" the "exceptional loan" he personally approved in 2025.

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Burnham planning US visit in September to push for Ukraine support

If confirmed, it would mark Burnham's first official visit to the US since he took over as prime minister in July.

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Britain must be 'bolder' in seeking closer relations with EU: Burnham

"That included building on the close defence and security ties already forged between the UK and European Allies to drive greater cooperation across all areas of the relationship," Burnham said.

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New UK PM Andy Burnham to visit Kyiv on first foreign trip

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will co-chair the meeting of the so-called Coalition of the Willing in Kyiv on Monday, along with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

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Will Andy Burnham move the UK closer to the EU?

From trade to defence to youth mobility, London and Brussels are seeking to build on the thaw in their post-Brexit relationship. But tough negotiations lie ahead as an autumn summit looms.

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UK will 'support Ukraine 100%' despite Russian threats, PM says

"We are providing support so that Ukraine can defend itself," UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday.

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Queen's Brian May warns Andy Burnham about AI: ‘You must stop it now'

"Maybe this is the time to realise WE ACTUALLY DON'T NEED AI," Brian May declared when posting a ridiculously poor version of what AI thinks one of Queen's albums looks like. He has urged UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to block AI "before it's too late".

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Burnham pledges full support to Kyiv in first meeting with Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy's visit was the first by a foreign leader since Andy Burnham took office a week ago, succeeding Keir Starmer. The newly-appointed prime minister said it underscored the London's continued unwavering support for Kyiv as it defends itself against Russia's full-scale invasion.

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New UK PM Burnham to host Zelenskyy as first international visitor

During his meeting with Zelenskyy, Burnham will announce that the UK is sharing the intellectual property of its "Stone Cloak" electronic jammers, which can be used to interfere with Russian air defence systems.

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Burnham promises to restore stability as UK enters 'new era'

Andy Burnham made a speech at Downing Street moments after being confirmed as the UK's new prime minister, speaking about support for Ukraine, ending rough sleeping and stabilising the economy.

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Watch Live: Andy Burnham takes over from Keir Starmer as British PM

Watch as outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns from the role, paving the way for Andy Burnham, the former Greater Manchester mayor, to take over.

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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".

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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