Published July 19, 2026 at 10:56 AM ET · Updated July 21, 2026 at 7:36 AM ET
Andrew Burnham sworn in as UK prime minister
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Andy Burnham became the United Kingdom's new prime minister, the seventh in a decade. He named John Healey as top finance official, promised stronger public control of the economy, and extended an invitation to President Trump.
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