Politics
Who is Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s new prime minister?
NPR News·July 19, 2026·1 min read
On Monday, former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom's prime minister. Burnham's politics have been shaped by England's north-south class divide. His leadership marks a significant shift in UK political direction, with expectations of policies addressing regional inequality and social justice.
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