Andy Burnham, the UK’s Likely Next Prime Minister, Promises Shift of Power Out of London

NYT World Monday 29 June 2026, 11:51 UTC By Stephen Castle 1 min read

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Andy Burnham, center, arrives to deliver a speech in Manchester, northern England, on Monday. He is expected to succeed Keir Starmer as prime minister from the Labour Party.

Andy Burnham (PERSON) UK (LOCATION) London (LOCATION) Manchester (LOCATION) England (LOCATION) Keir Starmer (PERSON) the Labour Party (ORG)

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An extraordinary Council of Ministers has extended economic measures against the global crisis, approved a new housing plan and updated macroeconomic forecasts for the state budget. On Monday, at its cabinet meeting, the government approved a new package of measures to mitigate the economic impact of the international crisis, while formally launching work on the General State Budget for 2027 by updating the macroeconomic framework. The meeting also served to reinforce the government's...

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Andy Burnham, the UK’s Likely Next Prime Minister, Promises Shift of Power Out of London

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