UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham launches Number 10 North in Manchester

Al Jazeera • 24 Jul 10:15

Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a new office in Manchester to host parts of the Treasury and housing ministries, while Scottish and Welsh leaders questioned the plan’s funding and political implications.

AP News • 22 Jul 07:45

New Labour leader Andy Burnham appointed former defence secretary John Healey as Treasury chief and announced a six-month electricity tax holiday, while warning of high public-debt levels and a costly defence-spending target.

AP News • 21 Jul 16:58

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham convened his cabinet, pledged a cost-of-living agenda and introduced a £45-per-year electricity tax relief funded by scrapping a digital ID plan.

CBS News • 20 Jul 11:41

Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham was asked by King Charles III to form a government, becoming Britain’s seventh prime minister in ten years.

NBC News • 20 Jul 10:32

Labour's Andy Burnham has been sworn in as Britain’s prime minister following Keir Starmer’s resignation, inheriting challenges such as the cost-of-living crisis and NHS pressures.

NPR • 20 Jul 10:30

Keir Starmer resigned as prime minister on Monday and was succeeded by Labour leader Andy Burnham, who will be invited by King Charles III to form a new government.

AP News • 20 Jul 10:30

Labour leader Andy Burnham will be sworn in as Britain’s prime minister on Monday following Keir Starmer’s resignation after two years in office.

CNBC • 20 Jul 10:06

Andy Burnham is set to be appointed UK prime minister on Monday, prompting investors to weigh his fiscal and economic plans, while US President Donald Trump praised his North Sea oil agenda.

The New York Times • 20 Jul 09:41

Andy Burnham will assume the role of prime minister on Monday, succeeding Keir Starmer, and will retain Labour's parliamentary majority while outlining domestic priorities and a pragmatic stance on North Sea energy.

CNN • 20 Jul 09:19

Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has been selected as the United Kingdom's next prime minister following Labour leader Keir Starmer's resignation, becoming the country's seventh premier in ten years.

Al Jazeera • 19 Jul 20:16

Andy Burnham will assume the UK premiership on Monday amid a stagnant economy, strained China ties and declining Labour support, analysts say.

NPR • 19 Jul 16:00

Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham succeeded Keir Starmer as prime minister on Monday, bringing a background rooted in northern working-class politics to the national stage.

BBC • 19 Jul 10:29

Deputy Labour leader Lucy Powell said new prime minister Andy Burnham will keep the party’s 2024 manifesto promises but aim for more ambitious policies, as opposition leaders critique his approach.

AP News • 18 Jul 04:00

Andy Burnham, former mayor of Greater Manchester, will be sworn in as Britain’s prime minister on Monday following his election as Labour leader, succeeding Keir Starmer who resigned.

politico.eu • 17 Jul 14:19

Andy Burnham, Britain’s new Labour prime minister, will spend most of his term preparing for a general election expected by summer 2029, while navigating policy priorities and internal party challenges.

AP News • 17 Jul 12:33

Andy Burnham was formally declared leader of the UK Labour Party after securing nominations from most Labour MPs, positioning him to become prime minister next week.

The New York Times • 17 Jul 10:29

Andy Burnham will be confirmed as Labour Party leader on Friday and is expected to be sworn in as prime minister on Monday, succeeding Keir Starmer.