Burnham becomes the U.K.'s 7th prime minister in 10 years

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The United Kingdom has a new prime minister.

Andy Burnham took office today, replacing Keir Starmer, who was ousted by his own center-left Labour Party.

In his first speech as prime minister, Burnham acknowledged that he’s the seventh occupant of 10 Downing Street in a decade, and said he wants to restore confidence in the country. He pledged to “re-industrialize Britain,” build more public hous…

The United Kingdom has a new prime minister.

Andy Burnham took office today, replacing Keir Starmer, who was ousted by his own center-left Labour Party.

In his first speech as prime minister, Burnham acknowledged that he’s the seventh occupant of 10 Downing Street in a decade, and said he wants to restore confidence in the country. He pledged to “re-industrialize Britain,” build more public hous…

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