Published July 19, 2026 at 10:56 AM ET · Updated July 20, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
Britain installs yet another new prime minister
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Andy Burnham has become the new prime minister of the United Kingdom without a general election. He has promised stronger public control over the stagnating economy and invited President Trump to visit. Observers are questioning whether he will adopt Trump's pro-drilling energy agenda.
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