Andy Burnham has been elected leader of the UK’s Labour Party and is set to become prime minister, succeeding Keir Starmer. In his acceptance speech, Burnham emphasized the need to address the cost of living crisis and the rising popularity of the far-right Reform UK party. He pledged to create a more inclusive government and shift power from Westminster to local communities, promising to tackle pressing issues like housing and energy while also presenting himself as a pro-business leader.
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