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Andy Burnham confirmed as new Labour leader, U.K. PM-designate
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Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the new leader of the U.K. Labour Party and is set to become the next Prime Minister. He will be invited by King Charles III to form a government following the resignation of Keir Starmer.
Andy Burnham was on Friday (July 17, 2026) confirmed as the newly elected leader of the U.K.’s governing Labour Party, becoming the Prime Minister-designate to take charge at 10 Downing Street next week.
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