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

Andy Burnham has become the UK's new prime minister, succeeding Keir Starmer. The Guardian is reporting that Burnham promised to 'bring back hope' to Britain and, in a surprise move, appointed John Healey as his new chancellor. Addressing the nation, Burnham acknowledged people are 'fed up' with politics and committed the government to 'do better'—and to repair the damage done to communities during the Thatcher era.

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