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Andy Burnham wants to lead the UK 'differently': how different can he be?

Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester and new leader of the Labour Party, is taking the final steps to become prime minister and succeed to Keir Starmer. While he has vowed to do things differently to his predecessor, he is facing the same challenges. FRANCE 24's Benedicte Paviot looks at what he will be

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Andy Burnham wants to lead the UK 'differently': how different can he be?

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Cover image: A handout photograph released by the UK Parliament shows new Labour Party MP for Makerfield, Andy Burnham (C) smiles after signing the book having been sworn in after his win in the recent by-election, in the House of Commons in London on May 22, 2026. © Jessica Taylor, AFP

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Issued on: 20/07/2026 - 13:26

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