Andy Burnham on Monday became the U.K.'s prime minister after officially being declared leader of the Labour Party last week. He's replacing its previous leader Keir Starmer. Former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has become the UK's new prime minister, the seventh in a decade, following Keir Starmer's resignation on July 20.
In his first speech, he has vowed to start a ten-year plan for Britain. His government and his first policies will quickly be announced. FRANCE 24's Benedicte Paviot tells us more.
Former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is starting his premiership following Keir Starmer's resignation on July 20. In his first speech since officially becoming prime minister, he has promised a 10-year plan for the country. FRANCE 24's Benedicte Paviot takes a look.
UK soon-to-be Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to 'bring back hope' to the country as he succeeds to Keir Starmer. He is becoming the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, and the fourth one since 2022. His biggest challenge will be to convince voters to trust Labour can bring stability to the country.
Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester and new leader of the Labour Party, is taking the final steps to become prime minister and succeed to Keir Starmer. While he has vowed to do things differently to his predecessor, he is facing the same challenges. FRANCE 24's Benedicte Paviot looks at what he will be facing.
After UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes his farewell speech outside 10 Downing Street on July 20 and formally tenders his resignation to King Charles, Andy Burnham will be received in Buckingham Palace to be made the country's seventh prime minister in a decade. FRANCE 24's Benedicte Paviot tells us what to know ahead of this political turning point.
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