Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister, outlines structural reform plan
Andy Burnham became UK prime minister today, replacing Keir Starmer as Labour's sixth leader in over a decade. Burnham told the Times he plans a "10-year plan" for structural reform, though clarified this doesn't necessarily mean he'll serve that long. He also dismissed characterizations as a tax raiser, suggesting he might address the frozen personal allowance at £12,570.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 07:43 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 08:10 UTC
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