Andy Burnham Set to Become U.K. Prime Minister as Former Manchester Mayor Named Labour Party Leader

Andy Burnham, the former Manchester mayor, is set to become the UK's next Prime Minister after being named Labour party leader. Variety reports this follows Keir Starmer's resignation last month. The formal handover at 10 Downing Street is expected on Monday, marking the culmination of a five-week rise from his parliamentary by-election win to party leadership.

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