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Andy Burnham vows to ‘bring back hope’ as he unveils his cabinet
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Outlets covering this story: The Guardian, Washington Monthly, CBS News, The American Prospect, TIME, Le Monde (English), The Nation, BBC News, Financial Times, RTÉ News, The Economist, PBS NewsHour, Associated Press, Full Fact, Religion News Service, Al Jazeera, RFI (English), Daily Express, Washington Examiner, National Review, UnHerd, Spiked, The Sun (UK), Daily Mail, The American Conservative, CBN News, RealClearPolitics, Power Line, Reason, The National Pulse, Just the News, Fox News.
Left(7)
The GuardianAJul 20, 11:32 PM
Andy Burnham vows to ‘bring back hope’ as he unveils his cabinet
New prime minister says government must ‘do better’ to deliver change but promises prudent approach to economy Andy Burnham has said his arrival in power will “bring back hope” to Britain as he launch
Washington MonthlyBJul 20, 1:25 PM
Andy Burnham’s Challenge
Andy Burnham has built his political identity around Britain’s neglected industrial communities. His premiership may depend on whether he can deliver for them. The post Andy Burnham’s Challenge appear
CBS NewsBJul 21, 1:11 AM
Here's how the UK went through 6 prime ministers in 7 years
Andy Burnham became the UK's new prime minister on Monday, calling for a national "reset" as many Britons struggle with poverty and an elevated cost of living. CBS News' senior foreign correspondent I
The American ProspectBJul 17, 7:00 PM
Can Prime Minister Burnham Succeed?
There is a great deal riding on his success, and not just for Britain. The post Can Prime Minister Burnham Succeed? appeared first on The American Prospect.
TIMEBJul 20, 7:07 PM
5 Key Moments From Andy Burnham’s First Day as U.K. Prime Minister, Including His Invite to President Trump
From a meeting with King Charles III to a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, here's what to know about Burnham's first day at the helm of Downing Street.
Le Monde (English)AJul 21, 1:05 AM
Andy Burnham enters Downing Street and appoints former defense minister John Healey as chancellor of the Exchequer
The former mayor of Greater Manchester, who succeeds Keir Starmer, has become the seventh British prime minister in 10 years. Ed Miliband, who had aspired to the chancellorship, was named foreign secr
The NationBJul 17, 6:00 PM
The US Resumes the Iran War, the Ebola Outbreak Surges in the DRC, Andy Burnham Becomes the UK’s PM
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Center(13)
BBC NewsAJul 20, 11:16 PM
Who's in Andy Burnham's cabinet?
An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Financial TimesAJul 20, 9:44 PM
Who is in Andy Burnham’s new cabinet?
UK prime minister announces top team, with many experienced faces returning to government
RTÉ NewsAJul 20, 11:21 PM
Andy Burnham set to chair first cabinet meeting as PM
Newly appointed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to announce measures to help people with the cost-of-living crisis as he chairs his first cabinet meeting after taking office.
The EconomistAJul 20, 8:31 PM
Andy Burnham hits the ground strolling
Britain’s new prime minister promises a lot but reveals little
BBC NewsAJul 20, 11:49 PM
Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain
Is there any common ground left?
PBS NewsHourAJul 20, 10:45 PM
News Wrap: Andy Burnham becomes Britain's 7th prime minister in a decade
In our news wrap Monday, Andy Burnham became Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in federal custody as they fight extradition to the UK where they face do
Associated PressAJul 20, 8:54 PM
Andy Burnham will be UK prime minister after meeting King Charles III - 1News
Andy Burnham will be UK prime minister after meeting King Charles III 1News
Full FactAJul 17, 12:03 PM
Posts claiming Andy Burnham ‘has no legal right to be Prime Minister’ aren’t accurate
Contrary to a claim circulating on social media, it’s not true that an MP must have been elected in a general election to become Prime Minister.
Religion News ServiceBJul 20, 9:18 PM
How Andy Burnham’s religious roots shaped Britain’s first Catholic-born prime minister
(RNS) — Back in 2009, Burnham recalled that important influences on him were, in order: the Everton FC soccer team, the Labour Party and the Catholic Church.
Al JazeeraBJul 20, 10:54 PM
What are the new British Prime Minister’s biggest challenges?
Britain has a new Prime Minister: Andy Burnham. The former Mayor of Manchester must now unite a divided nation.
BBC NewsAJul 20, 10:00 PM
Burnham pledges to 'bring back hope' as he makes Healey chancellor
The new prime minister pledged to make announcements this week to "give people some breathing space".
Financial TimesAJul 20, 10:50 PM
Burnham surprises Labour MPs by choosing Healey as new chancellor
UK prime minister’s choice of former defence minister surprises allies
RFI (English)AJul 20, 1:42 PM
Burnham becomes the UK's seventh PM in a decade after Starmer resigns
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said politicians “need to be better” as he delivered his first speech Monday as Britain’s new leader.
Right(15)
Daily ExpressCJul 20, 6:46 PM
Andy Burnham's Cabinet: Who's in and who's out?
Incoming Prime Minister makes sweeping changes as he sacks Starmer loyalists and appoints new team
Washington ExaminerCJul 20, 11:42 PM
Trump says he’ll soon meet new British PM Andy Burnham after ‘interesting’ call
President Donald Trump said Monday that he plans to meet with newly sworn-in British Prime Minister Andy Burnham after what he described as an “interesting” and productive phone call. “I had a very go
National ReviewBJul 20, 10:30 AM
Andy Burnham Is Bad News for British Business
The incoming British prime minister shows an inexplicable nostalgia for the business-starving policies of the 1970s.
UnHerdBJul 19, 11:03 PM
Andy Burnham’s missing economic strategy
Britain’s new premier has no plan
SpikedCJul 20, 3:33 PM
Andy Burnham’s Cringe Britannia
The post Andy Burnham’s Cringe Britannia appeared first on spiked.
The Sun (UK)CJul 20, 11:07 PM
Andy Burnham launches brutal Cabinet bloodbath with Starmer allies purged as Rayner returns & Healey becomes Chancellor
ANDY Burnham executed a brutal purge of Sir Keir Starmer’s Cabinet allies in his first move at No10. The new Prime Minister shocked Westminster yesterday by revealing John Healey as his Chancellor aft
Daily MailDJul 21, 1:56 AM
Trump wishes Andy Burnham 'good luck and Godspeed' in their first conversation - and says new PM has 'a big job ahead'
Donald Trump said he wished Andy Burnham 'good luck and Godspeed' in a phone call less than an hour after he became Prime Minister.
The American ConservativeBJul 20, 1:44 PM
Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister
State of the Union: The Labour leader will be the UK’s seventh prime minister in the past decade. The post Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister appeared first on The American Conservative.
CBN NewsCJul 20, 1:15 PM
Socialist Takes Charge in UK, 7th New Prime Minister in Just a Decade
RealClearPoliticsBJul 20, 7:13 PM
Who Is Andy Burnham, UK's Surprising New Prime Minister?
Andy Burnham was Manchester's mayor two months ago. Now he's Britain's prime minister, facing President Trump's scorn and an old territorial fight.
Power LineCJul 21, 1:17 AM
7th Prime Minister in 10 years
From NBC News, ‘King of the North’ Andy Burnham to become 7th UK prime minister in a decade. The 7th in ten years, dating back to David Cameron in 2016. By my count, only Burnham’s immediate predecess
ReasonAJul 20, 6:16 PM
Britain's New Prime Minister Andy Burnham Promises 'Stronger Public Control' of Stagnating Economy
Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade inherits weak growth, record-high taxes, and a swelling welfare bill. His proposed cure is an even larger role for the state.
The National PulseDJul 20, 8:17 PM
UK Deputy Prime Minister Who Branded Trump a ‘Neo-Nazi Sympathizing Sociopath’ Fired.
Anti-Trump David Lammy has been sacked as Deputy Prime Minister by new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Just the NewsCJul 20, 12:00 AM
Trump says he had a 'very good conversation' with new British prime minister
Burnham became the prime minister earlier Monday, shortly after winning a special election to represent his area in parliament. Last week he was named head of the governing Labour Party and former Pri
Fox NewsCJul 21, 1:26 AM
Trump says first call with new UK PM Burnham went 'very well,' pledges US support
Trump pledged U.S. support for Britain's new prime minister after the pair discussed the U.S.-U.K. alliance, trade and Middle East security during their first call.
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