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New Prime Minister Faces Old Problems: How to Make Britain’s Economy Grow

By: Eshe Nelson — 17 July 2026 at 08:46

Conversations with economists, and people around him, shed light on how Andy Burnham might tackle entrenched challenges.

Andy Burnham, who is set to become Britain's prime minister on Monday, hopes that the resurgence in Manchester, where he was mayor, can be replicated across the country.

How Andy Burnham, ‘King of the North,’ Conquered U.K. Politics

By: Michael D. Shear — 17 July 2026 at 07:54

A plain-spoken politician from a modest background in northwest England, Mr. Burnham is set to be named Labour leader — and prime minister apparent — on Friday.

Andy Burnham in Ashton-in-Makerfield, England, in June. Mr. Burnham is on the verge of becoming prime minister.

The King of the North, Andy Burnham, Won’t Save Britain

By: Tom Hazeldine — 17 July 2026 at 05:00

For the country, Andy Burnham looks a lot like more of the same.