UK’s Andy Burnham named Labour leader ahead of taking over as PM

Per France 24, Andy Burnham has been elected leader of the Labour party on Friday, clearing the way for him to become Prime Minister next week following Keir Starmer's departure. Burnham campaigned on a platform of countering the populist movement represented by Reform UK, pledging to restore hope to voters.

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