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Andy Burnham Takes the Helm | Durham News
Andy Burnham has officially become Britain’s new prime minister, stepping into the role after replacing Keir Starmer — marking the seventh leader in just ten years. Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester and Labour’s sole leadership candidate, took the reins following Starmer’s surprise resignation amid mounting pressure after Labour’s local election losses. In a dramatic palace handover, Burnham was formally asked by King Charles III to form a new government. With a mission to “bring back hope,” he vows to tackle inequality, revive living standards, and reshape British politics —…
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