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Andy Burnham is declared leader of UK's Labour Party, pledges to restore hope

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Andy Burnham has been officially declared leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week. The center-left party announced the result of a leadership contest to replace departing Prime Minister Keir…

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  1. WFMZ Allentown

    UK Labour party to crown Burnham as leader and next PM (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Britain's ruling Labour party will confirm veteran politician Andy Burnham as its new leader, and the country's next prime minister, at a special conference on Friday.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Andy Burnham to become UK Labour leader in last step before taking over as prime minister (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Andy Burnham is officially becoming leader of Britain’s Labour Party, paving the way to become prime minister next week

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Andy Burnham is officially declared leader of Britain's Labour Party and will become prime minister on Monday (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Andy Burnham is officially declared leader of Britain's Labour Party and will become prime minister on Monday

  4. WFMZ Allentown

    Andy Burnham is declared leader of Britain's Labour Party, will become prime minister on Monday (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Andy Burnham has been officially declared leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week. The center-left party announced the result of a leadership contest to replace departing Prime Minister Keir…

  5. WFMZ Allentown

    Andy Burnham is declared leader of UK's Labour Party, pledges to restore hope (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Andy Burnham has been officially declared leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week. The center-left party announced the result of a leadership contest to replace departing Prime Minister Keir…

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