Andy Burnham
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Andy Burnham, the 'King of the North', become new UK PM; 7th premier in a decade
World | Jul 20, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTAndy Burnham officially became the UK's new Prime Minister on Monday after meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, succeeding Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader and the UK's seventh PM since 2016. Known as the "King of the North," Burnham has pledged to "rewire" Britain.
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Who is Andy Burnham? Labour Party leader set to be next UK prime minister
World | Jul 17, 2026, 06:07 PM ISTAndy Burnham, 56, is a veteran Labour politician who previously served as Mayor of Greater Manchester, following a long career as a Member of Parliament and cabinet minister in earlier Labour governments.
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Andy Burnham frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer as next British Prime Minister: Who is he?
World | Jun 22, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTKeir Starmer has announced his resignation as both UK Prime Minister and Labour Party leader after losing the confidence of key members within his party. Andy Burnham has emerged as the frontrunner to succeed him, especially after receiving support from senior Labour figures such as Wes Streeting.