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As chancellor, John Healey, who quit as defense secretary in the former government, will fill one of the most consequential posts, overseeing fiscal and economic policy.
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Five of the Main Challenges Awaiting Andy Burnham When He Becomes Prime Minister
Andy Burnham, who is set to enter Downing Street on Monday, faces a long and daunting list of issues. Here are some of the most urgent.
Guardian
Tuesday briefing: Inside Andy Burnham’s first day
In today’s newsletter: As the new prime minister enters No 10, our journalists take you through what it was like covering his first hours in power Good morning, and let’s abandon all conditional tenses because finally Andy Burnham is UK prime minister and, on a day of ceremony and celebration, he pledged his government would be “a circuit breaker for Britain”. A defining characteristic of Team Burnham thus far has b…
NYTimes – World NYT
Burnham’s Day 1 as Prime Minister: A Homeless Shelter, a Palace and Downing Street
As Andy Burnham became Britain’s seventh leader in a decade on Monday, he tried to show that he will govern differently.
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TIME
5 Key Moments From Andy Burnham’s First Day as U.K. Prime Minister, Including His Invite to President Trump
From a meeting with King Charles III to a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, here's what to know about Burnham's first day at the helm of Downing Street.
NYTimes – Business NYT
Andy Burnham, New UK Prime Minister, Names John Healey As Top Finance Official
As chancellor, John Healey, who quit as defense secretary in the former government, will fill one of the most consequential posts, overseeing spending and debt, and shepherding economic policy.
News24
Andy Burnham officially appointed as British Prime Minister
Britain’s King Charles III appointed Andy Burnham as prime minister after outgoing Keir Starmer officially tendered his resignation, the palace said.
Guardian
Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting King Charles
New Labour leader takes over from Keir Starmer and will head to Downing Street to appoint his cabinet UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham has formally become the UK prime minister after meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace, the fourth person to hold the role in less than four years and the sixth within a decade. Burnham, who took over from Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour party on Friday , accept…
NYTimes – World NYT
Burnham Set to Become Britain’s First Openly Roman Catholic Prime Minister
Andy Burnham has spoken of Catholicism as part of his cultural identity rather than as a fervent religious faith.
NPR – World NPR
Keir Starmer resigns, Andy Burnham to become U.K. prime minister
In a transition of power presided over by King Charles, Andy Burnham is replacing Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom's prime minister. Both are from the center-left Labour Party.
News24
King Charles meets ‘King of the North’ Andy Burnham, 7th UK premier in 10 years
Andy Burnham will on Monday become Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, with an in-tray overflowing with challenges that have trounced his predecessors and little time to make his mark.
NYTimes – World NYT
Five of the Main Challenges Awaiting Andy Burnham When He Becomes Prime Minister
Andy Burnham, who is set to enter Downing Street on Monday, faces a long and daunting list of issues. Here are some of the most urgent.
NPR – World NPR
Who is Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s new prime minister?
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.
