Andy Burnham, a British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People’s History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 2026. — Reuters
LONDON: Veteran UK politician Andy Burnham was confirmed on Friday as the new leader of the ruling Labour Party, and is now set to be Britain’s next prime minister.
“There being no other eligible nominated candidate, it is therefore my honour to declare that the duly elected leader of the Labour Party is Andy Burnham,” interior minister Shabana Mahmood told a special party conference.
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