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Andy Burnham has just become Britain’s new Prime Minister, stepping in after Keir Starmer’s surprise exit — despite Labour’s recent electoral win. Once Mayor of Greater Manchester, Burnham now faces the urgent task of building his cabinet, with the Chancellor role sparking fierce debate. While Ed Miliband is a favorite among Labour loyalists, business and moderate voices are wary, and markets are betting on Shabana Mahmood. Key figures like Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are also under scrutiny. Starmer, in his farewell, praised his two-year term and fully backed Burnham’s leadership, while resigning alongside Lord Timpson. Burnham, accompanied by his wife Marie-France van Heel, was formally appointed at Buckingham Palace. He’s already signaling priorities: social care — personal to him after his father’s Alzheimer’s battle — and a potential pivot away from the costly digital ID program. Clarification on North Sea drilling confirms no new licenses, though existing sites may expand. He also faces pressure over Thames Water’s debt, with past support for public ownership. And notably, Burnham will be the first openly Catholic Prime Minister in nearly 500 years — with arrangements underway to accommodate his faith.

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