Burnham says he is still 'finalising' cabinet

The Labour leader says there has been "too much" speculation about who will be in his top team.

Burnham Becomes Labour Leader and Britain’s Incoming Prime Minister

At a time of political upheaval and economic stagnation, Andy Burnham will on Monday become the seventh prime minister in a decade.

By Michael D. Shear

The Work of Disappointing People Begins as Soon as Burnham Enters No. 10 - Bloomberg.com

The Work of Disappointing People Begins as Soon as Burnham Enters No. 10  Bloomberg.com

Britain’s Burnham and nostalgia for a semi-imaginary past

The new prime minister has to set out a coherent and business-friendly platform

Andy Burnham, Britain's next prime minister, puts social justice at top of agenda

The Makerfield MP has been declared Labour leader and is set to succeed Keir Starmer on Monday. His platform remains vague and he will have to contend with tight public finances.

‘He knows what he thinks’: how ready is Andy Burnham to become PM?

A hasty handover from Starmer meant his successor has not had much time to prepare for office yet his team is quietly confident What Andy Burnham’s first speech as Labour leader tells us Just 20 minutes’ walk along the road to Wigan Pier, Andy Burnham’s own route back to Westminster was cemented. At the Edge community centre, about a mile from the famous canal wharf, the result of the Makerfield byelection was announced, surpassing even his highest expectations. “Andy knew running in Makerf...

By Pippa Crerar Political editor

Burnham elected Labour leader, vows new direction for UK

Britain's governing Labour Party elected Andy Burnham as its new leader, clearing the way for him to become PM

Andy Burnham officially becomes British Labour Party leader, replacing Starmer

Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week.

Meet Andy Burnham, Britain's next prime minister

Andy Burnham was confirmed as Keir Starmer's successor as British prime minister. The former Manchester mayor became a leading figure in the Labour Party and one of the UK's most popular politicians.

Incoming British prime minister Andy Burnham hopes to begin 'an era of hope'

The Labour party in the UK has a new leader. Andy Burnham is succeeding to outgoing prime minister Keir Starmer, and will be officially confirmed as prime minister on July 20. In his speech to Labour members at a special conference, he vowed to bring hope back to the UK. He is seen as the party's main hope to reverse the poll and take back votes from Reform UK. FRANCE 24's Benedicte Paviot tells us more from London.

By FRANCE24

Farage says Burnham has ‘no mandate’ and demands immediate general election

The Reform UK leader said ‘nothing will get better’ under Burnham who will become prime minister on Monday

By David Hughes

Andy Burnham Set to Become U.K. Prime Minister as Former Manchester Mayor Named Labour Party Leader

Andy Burnham has become the leader of the U.K.’s Labour party, paving the way for him to take over as Prime Minister following Keir Starmer’s resignation last month. The formal handover at 10 Downing Street is expected on Monday, capping a five-week run from Burnham’s return to Parliament via a by-election win to his installation […]

By Naman Ramachandran

Andy Burnham: This is the biggest political change in 40 years

The new Labour leader reveals his plan to lead

By Ethan Croft

Andy Burnham elected Labour Party leader, set to be next UK Prime Minister

Andy Burnham confirmed as new Labour leader, UK PM-designate

Andy Burnham , the former mayor of Greater Manchester, will take charge at 10 Downing Street next week.

What is new Labour leader Andy Burnham's policy approach for Britain?

Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham was one step away from becoming Britain’s next prime minister on Friday after being appointed leader of the governing Labour Party. Following are the policies he has spoken about since returning to parliament in June, which offer an insight into how he could govern Britain to try to overcome a cost-of-living crisis, revive anaemic economic growth and win back voters. Decentralisation of power Burnham has promised to “bring about the biggest rebalan...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

Andy Burnham To Take Oath As Britain's Prime Minister Next Week

Burnham brings a more relaxed style of leadership than the rather stern Starmer, and is regarded as one of the Labour Party's best communicators.

Burnham vows to renew hope as next UK Prime Minister

Follow live updates as Andy Burnham becomes the leader of the UK Labour Party.

Andy Burnham to be made UK Labour leader on way to becoming prime minister

‘King of the North’ to be elected Labour leader

By Elizabeth Piper

Burnham vows Labour will win by being 'boldly, confidently, authentically Labour' in UK

Outlines five-point plan as leader, focusing on party unity, political renewal and constitutional reform

By Anadolu Agency

Burnham Is Facing The Same Dilemma That Has Trapped British Politics Over The Past Decade

Burnham Is Facing The Same Dilemma That Has Trapped British Politics Over The Past Decade By Stefan Koopman, senior macro strategist at Rabobank To Govern Is To Choose  Today, Andy Burnham will formally be confirmed as Labour leader. Barring any last-minute surprises, he will become prime minister on Monday. The UK will then have had seven prime ministers in a decade, with five taking office without a general election: May in 2016, Johnson in 2019, Truss and Sunak in 2022, and n...

By Tyler Durden

New Labour leader Burnham vows to renew hope as next UK PM

Burnham, who will take office Monday after meeting head of state King Charles III, has vowed to stick to Labour's 2024 election manifesto by not raising the country's main taxes. The post New Labour leader Burnham vows to renew hope as next UK PM appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah