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Andy Burnham elected new Labour leader, now set to be UK PM

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Published On: 17 Jul 2026, 23:17

LONDON, July 17, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Veteran UK politician Andy Burnham was Friday confirmed as the new leader of the ruling Labour Party, and is now set to be Britain's next prime minister.

"There being no other eligibly nominated candidate, it is therefore my honour to declare that the duly elected leader of the Labour Party is Andy Burnham," interior minister Shabana Mahmood told a special party conference.

 

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