Andy Burnham

UK PM urges 'reflection' after Cambridge professor's death

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for "reflection" Saturday after the death of Jason Arday, as the former Cambridge academic's family denounced what they called years of harassment amid plagiarism accusations

New UK PM Burnham stamps authority with cabinet shakeup

Burnham, 56, pledges to re-industrialize Britain and decentralize power, as well as end sleeping rough on the streets, after he met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace to become the head of government following Starmer's departure.

July 20, 2026

Andy Burnham set to take over as new British PM

An announcement on his senior cabinet appointments is also expected on Monday with all eyes on who will replace Rachel Reeves as finance minister.

July 20, 2026

New Labour leader Burnham vows to renew hope as next UK PM

Veteran UK politician Andy Burnham was Friday confirmed as the new leader of the ruling Labour Party, and is now set to be Britain's next prime minister.

July 17, 2026

Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' to become UK PM

His elevation to the top job follows a successful nine-year stint as Greater Manchester mayor, during which Burnham transformed himself from former government minister to political outsider.

July 17, 2026