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Andy Burnham Appointed UK Prime Minister, Succeeds Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham has been appointed the United Kingdom's new Prime Minister, succeeding Keir Starmer. Burnham, a former Mayor of Greater Manchester and Labour MP, is the seventh Prime Minister the UK has had in a decade. His appointment comes without a general election, a process permissible under Britain's parliamentary democracy when governing parties change leaders mid-term. Upon taking office, Burnham pledged to 'rewire Britain' and outlined a '10-year plan' for the country.
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