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Burnham Takes UK Premiership Unexpectedly | UK News
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Andy Burnham is now Britain’s new Prime Minister — a lightning-fast political pivot that makes him the fourth PM in under four years. After stepping in as Labour leader following Keir Starmer’s surprise resignation, Burnham accepted the crown at Buckingham Palace, despite having only returned to Parliament a month ago. With no formal leadership contest and no cabinet experience, his rise is unprecedented — unlike Rishi Sunak, who had recent political battles behind him. Burnham, once mayor of Greater Manchester, is now racing to assemble his team and deliver his first statement from Downing Street.
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