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How England's class divide shaped Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s likely next prime minister
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Andy Burnham served as mayor of Manchester from 2017 to 2025. He is the Labour Party leader and was elected Prime Minister in the 2025 general election. Before his mayoral tenure, Burnham held positions including Member of Parliament and Secretary of State for Health.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/09/nx-s1-5876065/andy-burnham-england-uk
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