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New Prime Minister Faces Old Problems: How to Make Britain’s Economy Grow
17 July 2026 at 08:46

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

17 July 2026 at 08:46

By: Eshe Nelson

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.

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How Andy Burnham, ‘King of the North,’ Conquered U.K. Politics
17 July 2026 at 07:54

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

17 July 2026 at 07:54

By: Michael D. Shear

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.

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The King of the North, Andy Burnham, Won’t Save Britain
17 July 2026 at 05:00

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

17 July 2026 at 05:00

By: Tom Hazeldine

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