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UK's Andy Burnham confirmed as new Labour Party leader

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FILE PHOTO: Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 2026. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 2026. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja/File Photo Temilade Adelaja Reuters

LONDON - Andy Burnham was confirmed as the new leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, replacing Keir Starmer.

Burnham will formally become prime minister on Monday.

(Reporting by Alistair Smout, writing by William James, editing by Sam Tabahriti)

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This story was originally published July 17, 2026 at 7:16 AM.

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