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Andy Burnham Takes the PM Seat | Global News
- Published
- July 18, 2026
- Duration
- 1:55
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- Last updated
- Jul 19, 2026
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Andy Burnham is set to become Britain’s next prime minister this Monday, stepping in after Keir Starmer’s surprise resignation last month. A popular Labour figure and former mayor of Greater Manchester, Burnham was the only candidate to secure enough parliamentary support to lead — and with Labour holding the majority, he’s now officially in charge. Starm…
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Andy Burnham is set to become Britain’s next prime minister this Monday, stepping in after Keir Starmer’s surprise resignation last month. A popular Labour figure and former mayor of Greater Manchester, Burnham was the only candidate to secure enough parliamentary support to lead — and with Labour holding the majority, he’s now officially in charge. Starmer’s exit followed a string of local election defeats and a controversial U.S. ambassador appointment linked to Jeffrey Epstein, sparking calls
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