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Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns

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Andy Burnham has taken office as Britain’s new prime minister. He promised Monday to undertake a 10-year plan to restore political stability and revive the economy while acknowledging that six other U.K. leaders have tried and failed to do so…

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  1. WFMZ Allentown

    Andy Burnham set to take over as new British PM (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Andy Burnham will on Monday become Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, with an in-tray overflowing with challenges that have trounced his predecessors and little time to make his mark.

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    Andy Burnham will become UK prime minister after a meeting with King Charles III (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    LONDON (AP) — The moment for Andy Burnham has finally come.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    The Latest: Andy Burnham becomes seventh British prime minister in a decade (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Andy Burnham is taking the final steps on Monday to become Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Andy Burnham becomes Britain’s prime minister at a meeting with King Charles III (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Andy Burnham becomes Britain’s prime minister at a meeting with King Charles III

  5. The Guardian

    Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting King Charles (opens The Guardian)

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    New Labour leader takes over from Keir Starmer and will head to Downing Street to appoint his cabinet UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham has formally become the UK prime minister after meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace, the fourth person to hold the role in less than four years a…

  6. ABC News

    Andy Burnham becomes UK's next prime minister after meeting with King Charles III (opens ABC News)

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    Andy Burnham officially became British prime minister on Monday -- the country's seventh leader in 10 years.

  7. WFMZ Allentown

    Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Andy Burnham has taken office as Britain’s new prime minister. He promised Monday to undertake a 10-year plan to restore political stability and revive the economy while acknowledging that six other U.K. leaders have tried and failed to do so…

  8. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Andy Burnham becomes UK's 7th prime minister in 10 years after meeting with King Charles III (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    Andy Burnham officially became British prime minister on Monday -- the country's seventh leader in 10 years

  9. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Why Britain is getting a new prime minister without a general election (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Veteran Labour Party politician Andy Burnham has become Britain’s new prime minister He takes over from Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation last month

  10. Philadelphia Inquirer

    The Latest: Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer as UK prime minister (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Andy Burnham has taken the final steps to become Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade

  11. The National Pulse

    Andy Burnham Takes Over as UK PM, Announces ‘10-Year Plan for the Country.’ (opens The National Pulse)

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    Andy Burnham has assumed the role of British Prime Minister, pledging a 10-year plan to address national challenges.PULSE POINTS❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Labour leader Andy Burnham has become Britain’s Prime Minister after formally accepting the role from King Charles III.

  12. The American Conservative

    Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister (opens The American Conservative)

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    State of the Union: The Labour leader will be the UK’s seventh prime minister in the past decade.

  13. Common Wealmagazine

    Britain Gets Another Prime Minister (opens Common Wealmagazine)

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    Britain Gets Another Prime Minister When Andy Burnham travelled from Manchester to London to become the United Kingdom’s sixth prime minister in ten years—the Brits used to laugh at Italy for this kind of thing—many watching his train as it was followed by helicopters couldn’t help but think of Leni…

  14. CBS News

    How long will Andy Burnham last as U.K. prime minister, the 7th in a decade? (opens CBS News)

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    Journalist and podcast host Andrew Neil joins "CBS Morning News" to discuss Britain's new prime minister Andy Burnham.

  15. WTOP Washington DC

    Andy Burnham becomes Britain’s new prime minister as Starmer resigns, in photos (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    LONDON (AP) — Andy Burnham became Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade after Keir Starmer resigned. Burnham, the former…

  16. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Andy Burnham becomes the U.K.’s seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    He offers praise for his predecessor and promises a "less toxic" style of politics.

  17. CBS News

    Andy Burnham touts plans after becoming 7th prime minister in a decade (opens CBS News)

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    Andy Burnham addressed crowds outside 10 Downing Street on Monday, where he touted his plans for the U.K. after becoming Britain's seventh prime minister since 2016. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has more.

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