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Andy Burnham vows to ‘bring back hope’ as he unveils his cabinet

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Andy Burnham has become the new UK Prime Minister, succeeding Keir Starmer. In his first address, he vowed to 'bring back hope' and announced John Healey as his Chancellor. Burnham promised a prudent economic approach and to repair damage from the Thatcher era, acknowledging public frustration with politics.

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Andy Burnham becomes prime minister, replacing Keir Starmer

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Andy Burnham has become the new UK prime minister, succeeding Keir Starmer.

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Burnham acknowledged that people are 'fed up' with politics.

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  • Andy Burnham becomes prime minister, replacing Keir Starmer
  • Surprise appointment of John Healey as chancellor

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<p>New prime minister says government must ‘do better’ to deliver change but promises prudent approach to economy</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jul/20/andy-burnham-new-prime-minister-pm-keir-starmer-labour-no-10-downing-street-speech-cabinet-uk-politics-latest-news-updates"><strong>UK politics live – latest updates</strong></a></p></li></ul><p>Andy Burnham…

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Burnham acknowledged that people are 'fed up' with politics.

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Burnham promised a prudent approach to the economy.

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Burnham vowed to repair damage caused to communities during the Thatcher era.

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Burnham's arrival in power will 'bring back hope' to Britain.

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Andy Burnham has become the new UK prime minister, succeeding Keir Starmer.

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John Healey was appointed as chancellor by Andy Burnham.

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